Monsoon Accessorize has appointed Matt Hudson as managing director of its Monsoon fashion chain.

The news follows the privatisation of Monsoon Accessorize last year and a subsequent review of the corporate structure.

Hudson joins from Marks & Spencer, where he was trading director for womenswear, lingerie and girlswear. He was responsible for merchandising, buying and marketing.

Monsoon is also seeking a managing director for its Accessorize brand. In a statement, Monsoon said the Accessorize role was “a new appointment, which will consolidate the management structure and emphasise the direction and separate identity of our two very strong brands”.

Along with chief commercial officer Steve Back, the two managing directors will form the executive team that will lead strategy at the retailer.