Kate Swann

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Kathryn Elizabeth Swann (born 1964)^[1] is a prominent English retail executive. And until July 2013, was the Chief Executive of WH Smith. She is now the Chief Executive of SSP

Early life

Born in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, Swann graduated from the University of Bradford in 1986 with a BSc in Business Management. She was ranked number 21 in the Financial Times Women in Business, Europe's top 25, in 2006. She received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bradford in July 2007. ^[2]

Career

She became Chief Executive of WH Smith on 1 November 2003. She previously held positions with Tesco Plc as a graduate trainee in 1989, Homepride Foods, Coca-Cola Schweppes and Dixons Stores Group. She then worked for Homebase, ultimately as Managing Director, and in 2000 was made Managing Director of Argos.

In 2006, Fortune listed her as one of the 50 most powerful women in business.^[3]

Personal life

She lives in Bishop's Stortford and is married to Michael, a manager at Sainsbury's, with two daughters (born August 1995 and April 2003). They married in May 1987 in Bishop's Stortford.

References

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↑ "First honorary graduates of 2007 for Bradford". University of Bradford Press Release. 14 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
↑ Fortune: 50 Most Powerful Women in Business 2006, International: Kate Swann

"Swann seeks cure for ailing name". BBC News. 14 October 2004. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
Mesure, Susie (April 24, 2004). "The Interview: Kate Swann - Argos highflyer takes up the WH Smith". The Independent (London). Retrieved 2008-07-05.

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Name	Swann, Kate
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Short description	English businessman
Date of birth	21 December 1964
Place of birth	Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
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