Marks & Spencer names Stephen Smy as managing director for India

Fashion and lifestyle retail business Marks & Spencer has named Stephen Smy as its new managing director for India. In his new role at Marks and Spencer Reliance India Private Limited, Smy will oversee the business’ continued retail expansion and development in the country.

“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as MD India at Marks and Spencer Reliance India Private Limited,” announced Stephen Smy on Linkedin. Smy was appointed to the position to replace Ritesh Mishra, who left the role earlier in the year.
 
Smy has held numerous positions at Marks & Spencer including head of store launch and trading projects, according to his Linkedin profile. After assuming his new role, Smy has travelled to India to oversee numerous development projects.
 
“Great week seeing stores across the country but the highlight was the launch of our Renewal Store at Inorbit Mall Vadodara,” wrote Smy on Linkedin this week. “Great team work across the business has delivered a transformed store for our customers.”
 
 Smy has over 26 years of experience at Marks & Spencer. Marks and Spencer Reliance India Private Limited is a joint venture between Marks & Spencer and Reliance Industries Limited’s Reliance Retail which is responsible for retailing the brand in the Indian market both online and offline.