Allan Leighton - Wikipedia
Allan Leighton (born 12 April 1953) is a British businessman, Chair of Asda, former chairman of The Co-operative Group, former CEO of Asda, former chief executive of Pandora, and former non-executive chairman of the Royal Mail prior to the breaking of the Horizon Scandal.
Allan Leighton appointed Executive Chair of Asda
Nov 25, 2024 · Asda has today announced that Allan Leighton has been appointed Executive Chair. Allan succeeds Lord (Stuart) Rose who has served as Chair since 2021.
Allan Leighton - Asda
He began his career in Asda as Group Marketing Director and was appointed Chief Executive in 1996. There he was credited with a successful turn around of the business in the mid-late nineties and oversaw the aquisition of the business by Wal-Mart in 1999.
McKeon returns as Allan Leighton announces Asda management …
6 days ago · Asda boss Allan Leighton has announced a major revamp of its commercial team, and revealed former Lidl COO Matt Heslop will no longer be joining the supermarket.. Leighton, who has been parachuted in to get Asda back on course after a disastrous 2024, said the moves were designed to “satisfy the daily and weekly shopping needs of ordinary working people and their families who demand value”.
Can Asda veteran Allan Leighton return the supermarket to its …
Nov 26, 2024 · Asda has brought back its former CEO Allan Leighton as its executive chair, replacing Stuart Rose, in a bid to turn around the struggling chain.
Former Asda CEO Allan Leighton returns as executive chairman
Nov 23, 2024 · Allan Leighton is set to make a sensational return to Asda as its new executive chairman. The retail veteran, 71, was Asda’s chief executive from 1996 to 2000, and was instrumental in a dramatic turnaround in the nineties, following his recruitment by Asda’s then chairman Archie Norman, initially as marketing director, in 1992.
Britain's Asda brings back industry veteran Leighton to lead …
Nov 23, 2024 · Struggling British supermarket Asda said on Saturday veteran retailer Allan Leighton would return as executive chairman, more than two decades after he served as CEO when he turned around the...
Allan Leighton returns to Asda as chair, succeeding Stuart Rose
Nov 26, 2024 · Asda appoints former chief Allan Leighton as new chair, replacing Stuart Rose. Discover how Leighton's return aims to steer the supermarket through challenges like IT overhauls and declining sales.
Asda appoints former boss Allan Leighton as chair to lead …
Nov 25, 2024 · Asda has named former CEO Allan Leighton as its executive chairman, replacing Lord Stuart Rose, as it attempts to deliver a turnaround plan to halt its recent decline in sales. In a statement, Asda confirmed that Rose will remain on the board “to ensure an orderly transition before stepping down”.
Asda Appoints Allan Leighton As Executive Chair | ESM Magazine
Nov 25, 2024 · UK retailer Asda has appointed Allan Leighton as its next executive chair, succeeding Stuart Rose, who served as its chair since 2021. Rose will remain on Asda 's board to ensure a smooth...
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