Introduction
Stephen Joseph Rowe (born July 1967) is a British businessman and CEO of Marks & Spencer since April 2016.
Early life
Stephen Joseph Rowe was born in July 1967. He is from Croydon. His father, Joe Rowe also worked for M&S, where he was head of food, and a main board director.
Career
Rowe has spent almost his entire career at Marks & Spencer, starting in Croydon working on Saturdays, aged 15.
Aged 18, Rowe joined Topshop as a trainee, and soon became a store manager, but returned to M&S, "frustrated with the lack of career development at the company".
On 7 January 2016 it was announced that Marc Bolland, who was CEO since 2010 would step down on 2 April 2016, and be replaced by Rowe, who was then head of clothing, and had previously been head of the food business.
On 2 April, he became the CEO of M&S.
Personal life
Rowe is a "diehard Millwall fan". He lives in Purley.