Kathryn Elizabeth Swann (born 1964) was an English retailer who served as chancellor of Bradford University From April 2015 To May 2019.
Born in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, Swann graduated from the University of Bradford in 1986 with a BSc in Business Management.
[1] Swann was made Chief Executive of food & beverage operator SSP Group in September 2013, having been CEO of WH Smith since November 2003.
She previously held positions with Tesco Plc as a graduate trainee in 1989, Homepride Foods, Coca-Cola Schweppes and Dixons Stores Group.
[3] The share price of SSP fell by 8% when it was announced in November 2018 that Swann is to step down from her post in May 2019.