Tesco UK CEO Jason Tarry is stepping down after more than 33 years at the business.
Tarry, who spent the past six years as UK CEO will be leaving in March 2024, and will be succeeded by Matthew Barnes.
Barnes has worked in senior positions including as Aldi UK and Ireland CEO, before he was promoted to co-head of Aldi Sud’s executive board where he was responsible for many of the discounters international businesses and its global sourcing, buying and supply chain.
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Tesco Group CEO, Ken Murphy said: “Jason has made an immense contribution to our business. Under his leadership, Tesco today is the most competitive we have ever been, built on exceptionally strong foundations of doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.
“His values and commitment to creating a high performing, supportive and diverse culture have been key to creating the Tesco we know today. We have five months until Jason leaves us, and I know he will do his utmost to ensure our UK business continues its very strong performance until then, including delivering a winning Christmas.”
Tarry added: “Little could I have imagined 33 years ago, the journey I would go on with Tesco. My life in Tesco has been a wonderful experience. This decision was not made easily but this is the right time for me to move on.
“I am grateful to my amazing colleagues and the lifelong friends I have made here. I will continue to give my all to being UK CEO until March, and my determination that we give our customers the best Christmas is heightened knowing that this will be my last as a Tesco colleague.”
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All the best to you Jason for the achievements you made over the years at tesco and all the best to you thanks
He done very good sounds like a nice guy
Good luck too him