About Steve Rowe
Born 1967. Steve Rowe is a British entrepreneur and marks & Spencer.
Stephen Joseph Rowe (born July 1967) is a British businessman who was the CEO of Marks & Spencer from 2016 to 2022.
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.
In January 2016 it was announced that Marc Bolland, who was CEO since 2010 would step down in April 2016, and be replaced by Rowe, who was then head of clothing, and had previously been head of the food business.
In April 2016, he became the CEO of M&S. In March 2022 it was announced that Rowe would step down as CEO being replaced by COO Stuart Machin. Rowe officially left the company in July 2022 after 37 years. He was awarded a final £1.6 million pay package.
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Who is Steve Rowe?
British entrepreneur
When was Steve Rowe born?
Steve Rowe was born in 1967.
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Steve Rowe is an entrepreneur and marks & Spencer.
What nationality is Steve Rowe?
Steve Rowe is British.
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· DBpedia: Steve Rowe (businessman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Rowe. https://biography.guide/steve-rowe/
MLA: "Steve Rowe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-rowe/.
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