that Marks and Spencer undertook its greatest international expansion, had the greatest number of employees, stores and floor space, and the highest share prices, share of the market, and pre- and post-tax profits of any retailer in Europe; and, excluding companies operating under multiple names, the world. References External links An article on Judi Bevan's 'The Rise and Fall of Marks & Spencer' which documents in detail Sir Richard Greenbury's life A short biography of Sir Richard Greenbury's life in business Articles from Harvard Business on Sir Richard Greenbury's tenure with Marks and Spencers Sir Richard Greenbury profile, telegraph.co.uk. Accessed 18 January 2023. 1936 births 2017 deaths Alumni of London Business School Businesspeople awarded knighthoods English chief executives British businesspeople in retailing People educated at Ealing County Grammar School for Boys Knights Bachelor 20th-century English businesspeople