Sharon White makes maiden speech as chair at John Lewis Group

Appointment comes with profits down and staff warned they could miss out on bonusSharon White has formally taken the reins of troubled retail group the John Lewis Partnership.White gave her maiden speech as chair at a meeting of the employee-owned group’s council, held at one of its staff retreats, the Odney Club in Berkshire. Her predecessor Sir Charlie Mayfield also spoke at the event which was attended by around 200 staff, with many more watching online. Continue reading...