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WH Smith chief to exit

Stephen Clarke is set to leave in October, but his replacement looks like an able choice
May 22, 2019

WH Smith (SMWH) announced this week it would be bidding farewell to chief executive Stephen Clarke at the end of October. Mr Clarke has been in the role since July 2013, and during that time has seen the group’s share price more than double from less than 750p to the current price of 2,030p.

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