By John Glenday

WH Smith has found a new group chief executive in the form of Carl Cowling, who will succeed his predecessor Stephen Clarke who has helmed the business for the past six years.

Clarke has previously signalled his intent to quit on 31 October 2019, sparking a period of succession planning at the stationery business, which has now asked Cowling to assume the mantle from 1 November.

Cowling was elevated to the WH Smith board in February of this year and currently serves as managing director of the chain’s high street business, having cut his teeth as managing director of the Read full story ›

Source: The Drum