Saga appoints former Superdry and Co-op boss as CEO
Euan Sutherland replaces Lance Batchelor who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Saga, which specialises in products and services for people aged 50 and over, has announced the appointment of Euan Sutherland as group chief executive officer with effect from 6 January 2020.
As previously reported, current boss Lance Batchelor is retiring and will continue as a statutory director until he leaves the business on 31 January 2020.
According to Saga, Sutherland has substantial experience having led major consumer-facing businesses, including financial services, through periods
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