Harrods names Sarah Brown as non-execut​ive director

Qatar Holding has announced that Sarah Brown, the wife

of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, has been appointed as a non-executive director of Harrods.

A spokesperson for Qatar Holding, the company which owns Harrods, told The Independent that Brown would provide "input and insight into the company's strategic initiatives and overall business".

In addition, Brown will also be drawing on her own experiences working across a range of non-for-profit organisations to advise the Harrods board on the development of marketing plans including corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Commenting on her new role, Brown said: "I look forward to my return to business in joining the Harrods Group board and welcome the opportunity to work on the marketing and corporate social responsibility plans for this world-renowned British brand."