Maggie Porteous
PrintAppointed 16 June 2025
Maggie worked for the John Lewis Partnership for 31 years, culminating in leading the 20,000 Partners who worked in the 51 John Lewis Department Stores as Director of Shop Trade.
As a non executive Director Maggie has Chaired the John Lewis Foundation, has served on the Board of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and is currently the Senior Independent Director of the Abri Group and a Trustee of the Octavia Foundation.
Maggie has a care and passion for people and believes that a culture of high performance and employee engagement can deliver exemplary customer service and strong operational results. She is passionate about providing the safety and security of a decent home as a platform for social mobility.