• Group
  • 28 Apr 2026

Adele Barker has joined M Group as Chief People Officer, to lead the people strategy, supporting sustainable business performance.

With extensive sector expertise and strategic leadership experience from senior positions held at British Gas, Orange and other well-known consumer brands, Adele is well placed to drive business growth, transformation and change, in line with M Group’s ambitions.  Adele joins M Group from Pennon Plc.

Adele champions the power of engaged teams and believes in nurturing exceptional leadership at all levels.

Adele brings outstanding experience to M Group at a pivotal time for our business. Her focus on leadership and people engagement will drive sustainable performance and help us build strong, agile teams for the future. I’m delighted to welcome Adele on board.”

Andrew Findlay, M Group Chief Executive

 

I’m excited to be joining M Group and for the opportunities ahead. I strongly believe that the best businesses today are those with engaged teams empowered to do what’s right for customers, and each other, working together to deliver long-term business success.
I look forward to leading the M Group people strategy, working with Andrew and the executive team.”

Adele Barker, M Group Chief People Officer