Asda has strategically recruited two new senior leaders to bolster its growth ambitions for 2025.
- Lauren Lepley, a former Morrisons vice president, is set to join Asda in December, bringing extensive experience from her tenure at Tesco and Morrisons.
- Mark Henry, previously M&S’s group director of asset protection, will begin his role as vice president retail south at Asda in January.
- Both hires will report to Matt Heslop, the incoming chief operations officer, also starting in January.
- Lord Rose, Asda’s chairman, emphasised the value of these appointments to achieve operational excellence and long-term growth.
Asda has announced the appointment of two seasoned professionals to senior leadership roles as part of its strategy to drive growth by 2025. Lauren Lepley, who has an impressive track record in the grocery sector with more than 14 years of experience, will join the supermarket from December. Her previous roles at Tesco and Morrisons underscore her expertise in central operations, which is expected to be instrumental in advancing Asda’s objectives.
Mark Henry, with over 25 years of operational experience, will take up the position of vice president for retail south. Having most recently served as group director of asset protection at M&S, Henry brings a wealth of knowledge in operational management and strategic planning. His tenure at M&S has equipped him with the insights necessary for overseeing Asda’s southern store operations from January.
Both Lepley and Henry will directly report to Matt Heslop, another new addition to Asda’s leadership, who assumes the role of chief operations officer in January. This new leadership structure is indicative of Asda’s commitment to enhancing its operational framework and achieving its future growth targets.
Lord Rose, the chairman of Asda, conveyed confidence in these appointments, noting they bring invaluable experience and a proven capacity for fostering operational excellence. He stated, “We are very pleased to welcome Lauren and Mark to Asda. They both bring a wealth of retail experience and proven track records in delivering operational excellence.” This is a strategic move aimed at strengthening the business’s foundation and ensuring the realisation of its long-term ambitions.
Through these strategic hires, Asda is poised to fortify its operational capabilities and drive its growth strategy forward.
