Article: Chief of Selfridges Puts Style, Meringue Snowmen into U.K. Department Stores.

By Teena Lyons, Financial Mail on Sunday, London Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Dec. 7--Everything about Peter Williams is a style statement. From his matching loudly striped Paul Smith shirt and socks to his trendy, minimalist office and its low-slung, bright cerise sofa with over-sized soft leather cushions, Williams exudes metropolitan chic.

This is hardly a surprise considering that he heads Selfridges, a beacon of good taste. But what might raise any fashionista's immaculately plucked eyebrow is that Williams, 49, is an Arthur Andersen-trained accountant who spent 12 years as the department store group's finance director.

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