McDonald Returns as Chair of Debenhams Group

Iain McDonald has returned to the board of Debenhams Group, trading as boohoo group plc, seven months after leaving his role as a non-executive director. He was replaced by Tim Morris, who stepped down as chair and has been succeeded by McDonald.

McDonald invested £3m in a fundraise when he left the company in February 2026, having spent nine years on its board. The move comes as Debenhams Group transitions from an online retailer to a marketplace model.

The company has appointed Michael Stewart and Stephen Rothwell as independent non-executive directors, with immediate effect.