Blackstone, an investment firm, appoints Marc Bolland as head of European portfolio operations of its private equity businesses, effective September 19, 2016. Article continues below

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Mr. Bolland was formerly Chief Executive of Marks and Spencer plc and previously Chief Executive of Morrisons plc and Chief Operating Officer of Heineken plc.

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