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Archibald Norman
Chairman at
MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Archie J. Norman is a British businessperson who founded Policy Exchange and who has been the head of 12 different companies. Currently, Mr. Norman is Chairman for Marks & Spencer Group Plc and Chairman of Marks & Spencer Plc (a subsidiary of Marks & Spencer Group Plc). Mr. Norman is also on the board of Lazard & Co., Services Ltd., Lazard & Co., Holdings Ltd., Target Ltd. and UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Mr. Norman previously was Chairman for Hobbycraft Trading Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Chairman of ITV Plc, Partner at Aurigo Management Partners LLP, Finance Director of Kingfisher plc and Chairman of Chartwell Land Plc (a subsidiary of Kingfisher plc), Chairman at Energis Plc, Chairman for ASDA Group Ltd., Chairman of Energis Communications Ltd., Chairman of HSS Hire Service Group Ltd., Partner at McKinsey & Co. (United Kingdom), Senior Advisor at Lazard & Co. Ltd. and Deputy Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at The Conservative Party. Archie J. Norman received a graduate degree from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 275,000 ( 0.03% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-05-18 | 148,600 ( 0.01% ) | 712 886 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Latest news about Archibald Norman
Archibald Norman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGEPOINT GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-24 |
| MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC | Chairman | 2017-08-31 |
Nameco (No. 1069) Ltd.
 Nameco (No. 1069) Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides non-life insurance services | Director/Board Member | - |
Global Counsel
 Global Counsel Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic advisory services | Chairman | - |
Marks & Spencer Plc
 Marks & Spencer Plc Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores | Chairman | 2017-08-31 |
Signal Media Ltd.
 Signal Media Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops platform that analyses data points across news, regulations, litigation, social media and sources | Chairman | 2020-09-15 |
Target Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-31 |
Sycamore Partners Management LP
 Sycamore Partners Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Sycamore Partners Management LP invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of omnichannel retail & e-commerce, food & beverage, consumer products, multi-unit retail services, b2b distribution and travel, leisure & hospitality. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Consultant / Advisor | 2026-03-12 |
Former positions of Archibald Norman
| Companies | Position | End |
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UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
 UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy General GovernmentGovernment Engaged in long-term plans to boost the productivity and earning power of UK workers | Director/Board Member | 2020-08-31 |
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Training of Archibald Norman
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
74
1st degree connections
36
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 36 |
|---|---|
Energis Plc
 Energis Plc Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
ASDA Group Ltd.
 ASDA Group Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarkets | Retail Trade |
Lazard & Co. Ltd.
 Lazard & Co. Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
ITV Plc
 ITV Plc Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces, creates and distributes content through TV & platform | Consumer Services |
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
 Cystic Fibrosis Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a charitable organization for providing support services for adults and children's effected by cystic fibrosis | Miscellaneous |
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
 Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd. RailroadsTransportation Provides passenger and freight rail transportation services | Transportation |
Marks & Spencer Plc
Marks & Spencer Plc Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores | Retail Trade |
Marks & Spencer Group Plc
 Marks & Spencer Group Plc Department StoresRetail Trade Retails clothes, food and home products | Retail Trade |
Kingfisher plc
 Kingfisher plc Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Operates and manages retail chains | Retail Trade |
Geest Ltd.
 Geest Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales food, beverages and tobacco products | Distribution Services |
RT Group Plc
 RT Group Plc RailroadsTransportation Manufactures and maintains rail tracks | Transportation |
Chartwell Land Plc
 Chartwell Land Plc Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Invests in property | Finance |
HSS Hire Service Group Ltd.
 HSS Hire Service Group Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides construction equipment rental services | Finance |
University of Cambridge
 University of Cambridge Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
British Rail Ltd.
 British Rail Ltd. RailroadsTransportation Provides rail transportation services | Transportation |
Energis Communications Ltd.
 Energis Communications Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides voice and data services | Communications |
WorkForce Software Ltd.
 WorkForce Software Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and supplies cloud-based workforce management solutions | Technology Services |
Coles Group Ltd.
 Coles Group Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarkets and liquor & convenience stores | Retail Trade |
Aurigo Management Partners LLP
 Aurigo Management Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Aurigo is an active, long-term manager which aims to acquire and create value in one or two underperforming companies a year in sectors such as retail, creative, consumer and financial services. The firm seeks to take control positions in people businesses that can be influenced by leadership, aiming to build great management teams that can survive independently. They are a long-term investor because they believe that real management change needs time and a long-term commitment in order to allow a business to create value year after year. Aurigo partners with investee companies, helping them develop their business plans and to recruit senior executives for their management team. | Finance |
Policy Exchange
 Policy Exchange Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Engages in developing and promoting new policy decisions | Miscellaneous |
McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom)
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom) Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Finance |
Lazard & Co. Services Ltd.
 Lazard & Co. Services Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advisory and asset management services | Finance |
Hobbycraft Trading Ltd.
 Hobbycraft Trading Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails party supplies, hobby, art goods and decoration products through online | Retail Trade |
Hobbycraft Group Ltd.
 Hobbycraft Group Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Led by the management of Hobbcraft Group Ltd, headed by Chris Crombie | Finance |
House of Commons
 House of Commons General GovernmentGovernment A government agency | Government |
The Conservative Party
 The Conservative Party Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services A political party | Commercial Services |
Lazard & Co. Holdings Ltd.
 Lazard & Co. Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Sycamore Partners Management LP
Sycamore Partners Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Sycamore Partners Management LP invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of omnichannel retail & e-commerce, food & beverage, consumer products, multi-unit retail services, b2b distribution and travel, leisure & hospitality. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Finance |
Target Ltd. | |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Signal Media Ltd.
Signal Media Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops platform that analyses data points across news, regulations, litigation, social media and sources | Technology Services |
UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy General GovernmentGovernment Engaged in long-term plans to boost the productivity and earning power of UK workers | Government |
Nameco (No. 1069) Ltd.
Nameco (No. 1069) Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides non-life insurance services | Finance |
Asda Plc
 Asda Plc Food DistributorsDistribution Services Retails groceries, food products and drinks, clothing, health and beauty products | Distribution Services |
Global Counsel
Global Counsel Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic advisory services | Commercial Services |
Bridgepoint Group Plc
 Bridgepoint Group Plc Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a private equity and credit asset fund management company | Finance |
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