Jason Tarry
Jason Tarry | |
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Born | 1967 (age 56–57) Tonbridge, Kent, UK |
Education | Maidstone Grammar School Staffordshire University |
Title | Chair-designate, John Lewis Partnership |
Term | September 2024- |
Predecessor | Sharon White |
Spouse | Cathryn |
Partner | Fenella |
Children | 4 |
Website | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tarry-483060309/ |
Jason Tarry (born 1967) is a British retail executive, and the chair-designate of the John Lewis Partnership, and will start in the role in September 2024.[1]
Early life
He was born in Tonbridge, Kent,[2] 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
Tarry joined the graduate trainee programme at grocery chain Tesco in 1990.[1] 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.[1]
Personal life
Tarry was married to Cathryn, with whom he has three adult children.[2][5] He now lives in North London with his partner Fenella and a young son.[5]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Leyland, Adam (18 September 2015). "Jason Tarry Big Interview: 'Work to do but Tesco reset is on track'". The Grocer. 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.
- ^ a b Tarry, Jason. "Jason Tarry". LinkedIn. Retrieved 14 May 2024.