Jason Tarry
Jason Tarry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 or 1967 (age 56–57)[1] Tonbridge, Kent, UK |
| Education | Maidstone Grammar School Staffordshire University |
| Title | Chair-designate, John Lewis Partnership |
| Term | September 2024- |
| Predecessor | Sharon White |
| Spouse | Cathryn |
| Children | 3 |
Jason Tarry (born 1966 or 1967) is a British retail executive, and the chair-designate of the John Lewis Partnership, and will start in the role in September 2024.[2]
Early life[edit]
He was born in Tonbridge, Kent,[1] and educated nearby at Maidstone Grammar School.[3]
He graduated from Staffordshire University with a bachelor's degree in Business Studies in 1989.[4]
Career[edit]
Tarry joined the graduate trainee programme at grocery chain Tesco in 1990.[2] He ran its UK and Irish business for six years until September 2024, when he will succeed Sharon White as chair of the John Lewis Partnership.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Tarry is married to Cathryn, they have three adult children, and live in Hertfordshire.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Leyland, Adam (18 September 2015). "Jason Tarry Big Interview: 'Work to do but Tesco reset is on track'". The Grocer. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ a b c Butler, Sarah; Davies, Rob (8 April 2024). "John Lewis staff brace for shake-up as ex-Tesco UK boss named group chair". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Old Maidstonian Society > events". Old Maidstonian Society. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Business students are to get a Masterclass from graduates who have climbed the ranks of two of the world's biggest brands". Staffordshire University. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2024.