Editing Marks & Spencer (section)

====New management====
In May 2021, Machin's remit had expanded as he was appointed joint Chief Operating Officer taking oversight responsibility for Store and Central Operations, Property, Store Development, Technology, People and the Island of Ireland whilst remaining the Food Managing Director.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/marks-and-spencer/mands-makes-machin-joint-chief-operating-officer-in-management-shake-up/656195.article|title=M&S makes Machin joint chief operating officer in management shake-up|first=Steve|last=Farrell|date=18 May 2021|website=The Grocer|accessdate=16 February 2022}}</ref> In March 2022, it was announced that chief executive (CEO) Steve Rowe would step down after six years in role. Rowe stayed on as an advisor before officially leaving the company in July 2022. Machin was announced as his successor as CEO, with [[Katie Bickerstaffe]] assisting as co-CEO.<ref>{{cite web |title=M&S boss announces departure after 'six successful years' |url=https://news.sky.com/story/m-s-boss-announces-departure-after-six-successful-years-12562415 |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Sky News }}</ref>