Following the announcement in November that Debbie Robinson will move on to take a position at Central England Co-operative, SPAR UK has announced that Chris Lewis and Jackie Mackenzie will take on new interim Managing Director roles to lead the SPAR UK team.

Chris Lewis has worked for SPAR UK for 19 years and has been a key figure, involved in a number of projects with the main Board, including a new purchasing strategy.

Jackie Mackenzie joined SPAR UK in 2016 as Chief Information Officer where she has been responsible for SPAR UK’s financial accounts, management information, and supply chain & technology operations. She has subsequently taken on central HR, legal and governance responsibilities.

Martin Agnew, SPAR UK Chairman said: “Chris and Jackie have spent a lot of time with the SFD Board over the last 18 months, and their interim roles will enable the continuity and development of our strategy, which has proven successful in driving profitable growth.

“In the meantime, we are working with a search firm to assist us with finding a permanent successor.”

Source: SPAR UK