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British airline easyJet ( easyJet plc) The FTSE-100 low-cost airline said Barton would replace Mike Rake on May 1, when Rake will step down from the role. Barton, who is 68, has chaired Next since 2006 and is also chairman of insurance group Catlin ...

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By Rhys Jones LONDON (Reuters) - Low-cost airline easyJet (EZJ.L) said John Barton, chairman of British fashion retailer Next (NXT.L), would become its new chairman next month, as the carrier plans to expand its fleet. Barton, 68, who is also ...