Experience

RETAILIGENCE

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adviser

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  United Kingdom . Building data driven ML solutions for retail.



Egremont Group

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Consultant

  • Dec 2015 - Present



dunnhumby

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chairman

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2014

  Group wide As Chairman of dunnhumby, the successful customer insight and analytics business, I assisted the leadership team to transform its impact with the commercial organisations of its 80 plus partners, acquire new clients and sponsored the adoption and roll out of the product offer. At the critical time of revaluation of how loyalty is best achieved through pricing, promotions and loyalty mailings etc., I ensured the business capability was in place to meet its ambitious growth objectives. . .



Tesco

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Executive Commercial and Supply Chain Director

  • 2011 - 2014

  United Kingdom A member of the Group Executive Board accountable for the development and implementation of the Group wide strategy for sourcing, purchasing and logistic practices throughout the world. Directing the Group's skill and scale in the purchasing of products and services in food, clothing, general merchandise, wine and goods not for resale. Guaranteeing the security of the supply chain and ensuring that all products sourced were of the highest quality, ethically produced and met the highest of… Show more A member of the Group Executive Board accountable for the development and implementation of the Group wide strategy for sourcing, purchasing and logistic practices throughout the world. Directing the Group's skill and scale in the purchasing of products and services in food, clothing, general merchandise, wine and goods not for resale. Guaranteeing the security of the supply chain and ensuring that all products sourced were of the highest quality, ethically produced and met the highest of health and safety standards.

• UK & ROI Executive Board Property Director

  • 2007 - 2011

  Reporting to the UK CEO and accountable for all property activities in the UK and environmental strategy worldwide. Led 750 professionals from site strategy, acquisition, design, format development, construction, maintenance, refurbishments and asset management. Managed a capital budget of £3bn delivering return on capital employed; customer satisfaction with assets; environmental; and cost targets on all new developments and current property assets.



Tesco Polska

• CEO Tesco Poland

  • 2004 - 2007

  Krakow, Poland. Reporting to the Tesco Board International Director and having full accountability for creating and delivering the growth strategy for all Tesco operations and its P&L. Key accountabilities included developing a turnaround strategy for the struggling business. Developing the customer offer and property acquisition strategy and building the capability required to achieve the targeted market share growth . Representing the brand with government, NGOs and other stakeholders in order to assist… Show more Reporting to the Tesco Board International Director and having full accountability for creating and delivering the growth strategy for all Tesco operations and its P&L. Key accountabilities included developing a turnaround strategy for the struggling business. Developing the customer offer and property acquisition strategy and building the capability required to achieve the targeted market share growth . Representing the brand with government, NGOs and other stakeholders in order to assist strategy delivery. Show less



Samsung Electronics

• South Korea
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Tesco South Korea

  • Jul 2001 - Jul 2004

  Seoul, South Korea Reporting to the Group International Director and working alongside the Samsung Tesco President to lead the development and start-up of the South Korean based joint venture. I worked extensively, using interpreters, and placed significant emphasis on understanding the cultural differences which allowed this joint venture to be successful. Successfully developed and implemented the customer strategy leading to becoming the number two retailer in the market and the withdrawal of two key… Show more Reporting to the Group International Director and working alongside the Samsung Tesco President to lead the development and start-up of the South Korean based joint venture. I worked extensively, using interpreters, and placed significant emphasis on understanding the cultural differences which allowed this joint venture to be successful. Successfully developed and implemented the customer strategy leading to becoming the number two retailer in the market and the withdrawal of two key competitors (Carrefour and Wal-Mart ). Created a completely South Korean executive board and the talent capability for the business to become Tesco’s number two market. Developed a business of scale, from 3 stores to over 100 multi format stores, 12000 people and sales of over £3bn.  Show less