ñ Woolworths has named Ken Lewis to its board as the high street retailer's new marketing director.
Lewis joins from the sister Kingfisher operating company, MVC, a specialist entertainment, music and videos and games chain of stores, where was managing director.
He has been with Kingfisher for 14 years and prior to MVC Lewis held a number of senior positions within the group.
The appointment follows the departure in September of Alan McWalter, who left to join Marks & Spencer as its new marketing director.