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Debenhams CEO steps down after shareholder pressure

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Debenhams CEO steps down after shareholder pressure

Debenhams’ Chief Executive Officer has announced that he is leaving the company. 

High-profile shareholders, including Cenkos, Milestone Resources, Schroders and Old Mutual, have pressured Sharp to leave, Business Insider reports.

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