Ticker
SMWH
FTSE Rank
279
14
People
5
Board Members
9
Executives
- Country
- United Kingdom (UK)
- Industry
- Retail
- Website
- www.whsmithplc.co.uk
Board
| Name | Long Function | Age | Appointed | Tenure | Mkt cap change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Emeny | Senior Independent Non-Executive Director | 60 | 26 Feb 2019 | 7y 2m | ||
| Colette Burke | Non-Executive Director | 57 | 1 Jul 2023 | 2y 10m | ||
| Situl Jobanputra | Non-Executive Director | 52 | 1 Mar 2024 | 2y 2m | ||
| Helen Rose | Non-Executive Director | 61 | 1 Jul 2024 | 1y 10m | ||
| Leo Quinn | Executive Chairman of the Board (starts on Apr 7 2026) | 68 | N/A | N/A | — |
Board Timeline
201520202025now | |
| Simon Emeny | |
| Colette Burke | |
| Situl Jobanputra | |
| Helen Rose | |
| Leo Quinn |
Committee Chairs
| Name | Committee | Board Role | Appointed | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Situl Jobanputra | Environmental Social and Governance Committee | Non-Executive Director | 1 Mar 2024 | 2y 2m |
Executives
| Name | Level | Long Function |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Harrison | CEO | Interim Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, UK Travel |
| Adam Colton | N-1 | Merchandising & Partnerships Director |
| Huw Crwys-Williams | N-1 | Chief Executive Officer, North America |
| Sean Feeney | N-1 | Group Supply Chain Director |
| Lyndon Hearn | N-1 | Group Chief Information Officer |
| Ian Houghton | N-1 | Legal Director and Company Secretary |
| Max Izzard | N-1 | Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer |
| Heidi Lempriere Reynolds | N-1 | Retail Director |
| Paul Smith | N-1 | Human Resources Director |