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Debenhams CFO quits following disappointing H1

Debenhams Plc has announced that Matt Smith, the company’s chief financial officer, has informed the board of his intention to leave the group in order to take up the position of finance director at Selfridges. The company said, a search has begun for his successor and in the meantime Matt will continue in his role to ensure an orderly handover....

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Mothercare CFO joins Debenhams

Department store Debenhams has hired Mothercare CFO Matt Smith as its new chief financial officer. Smith,who has served as CFO of Mothercare since 2003, will join Debenhams upon the satisfaction of his existing contractual obligations, the retailer confirmed in a short statement. Michael Sharp, chief executive of Debenhams, said: "We look...