Boots CEO
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Richard Baker named CEO effective Sept. 15, UK company announces. Baker currently works as chief operating officer of British value retailer Asda, where he is responsible for the commercial aspects of Asda's activity with a focus on trading, supplying and marketing, according to Boots. Baker will replace Steve Russell, who will leave his post at the end of May. Chairman John McGrath will serve as acting chief executive until September, after which time he will retire from the Board of Directors, company states. Sir Nigel Rudd has been appointed chairman effective Sept. 15...