Ian Dyson joins Marks & Spencer from The Rank Group Plc (Rank), where he has been Group Finance Director for five years. His start date is currently being finalised.

"Ian comes from a highly competitive sector, which has seen enormous change in recent years. His track record at Rank has demonstrated his ability to deliver in that environment and his experience in restructuring businesses will be important in re-building the fortunes of Marks & Spencer. He is young and energetic, and with this appointment we are building the team for the long-term." Stuart Rose, CEO"I am delighted to be joining Marks & Spencer and look forward to the challenge." Ian Dyson

Further to the announcement in November 2004, Alison Reed, our current Finance Director, will leave the Company at the end of April.

"I would like to thank Alison for her substantial contribution over the last twenty years. She leaves with our best wishes for the future." Stuart Rose

Ian Dyson, 42, spent most of the early part of his career with Arthur Andersen, where he became a Partner in 1994. He moved on to Forte Plc, where he was appointed Finance Director for Meridien Hotels and Resorts, before joining Hilton Group plc as Group Financial Controller.

Ian moved to Rank in 1999 as Group Finance Director and has played a major role in the repositioning of the business, as it has gone through a period of substantial change. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Misys Plc but will be stepping down from this role by their AGM in September 2005.

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