Stuart RoseFormer Chairman and Chief Executive of Marks & Spencer

Lord Rose is a towering figure in British retail, famously serving as the Executive Chairman of Marks & Spencer until 2011. During his tenure, he successfully defended the iconic high-street brand against a high-profile takeover attempt and redirected the business toward profitability, effectively restoring public confidence in the institution. His extensive leadership portfolio includes chief executive roles at Argos, Booker plc, and the Arcadia Group, and he currently holds executive responsibilities at Asda. Beyond his achievements in traditional retail, he served as the Chairman of the online supermarket Ocado for seven years and holds a peerage as Baron Rose of Monewden. His expertise spans complex organisational turnarounds, the integration of digital commerce, and the strategic importance of social responsibility. He is widely recognised for launching major sustainability initiatives and navigating companies through exceptionally volatile trading environments. Audiences book Stuart Rose for his unparalleled experience in change management and his ability to provide a clear-eyed perspective on maintaining business competitiveness in the modern age. On stage, Stuart Rose is best known for talks on Change Management, Business Turnaround, Customer Service & Experience, Energy & Sustainability, Business Competitiveness and Retail. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Hospitality & Travel, Retail & Beauty and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Stuart Rose is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Stuart Rose travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Stuart Rose would approach your audience.