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Ted Baker chairman John Barton passes away

Ted Baker has announced the sudden death of the company’s chairman John Barton. The company added that senior independent director Helena Feltham will assume the role of interim chairman with immediate effect. “John was a source of great wisdom for me and for so many of us at Ted Baker and we will hugely miss his support and guidance. Our...

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John Barton to join Ted Baker board as non-executive Chairman

Ted Baker has appointed John Barton as non-executive Chairman. The company said in a statement that he will be appointed to the board with effect from July 1, 2020 and Sharon Baylay will continue in her role as Acting Chair until Barton joins the board. She will not seek re-election to the board at the annual general meeting on July 21, 2020....

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Ted Baker names John Barton as Chairman

Ted Baker has appointed John Barton as Non-Executive Chairman of the board. The company said in a statement that Barton, who will join the board in July, brings a wealth of relevant experience to Ted Baker, having held senior non-executive positions across a number of leading consumer-facing businesses. Commenting on Barton’s appointment, Sharon...

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Next non-executive chairman John Barton to retire in August

John Barton has given notice to the board of his intention to retire as non-executive Chairman and step down from the company’s board on August 1, 2017. Barton became a member of the board in 2002 and he was appointed deputy chairman in 2004 and chairman in 2006. The company has now appointed Michael Roney as an independent non-executive...