Asda has appointed new senior leaders to steer its growth ambitions for 2025, drawing talent from M&S and Tesco.
- Lauren Lepley, with over 14 years in the grocery sector, joins Asda as an executive, bringing experience from Tesco and Morrisons.
- Mark Henry, formerly of M&S, is set to become vice president retail south, overseeing southern store operations.
- Both new leaders will report to Matt Heslop, Asda’s incoming chief operations officer, from January.
- Asda aims to enhance operational excellence and achieve long-term growth with these strategic hires.
Asda has announced the recruitment of two new senior leaders as part of its strategic plan to bolster its growth ambitions for the year 2025. These appointments echo the company’s commitment to strengthening its operational capabilities.
Lauren Lepley, who will join Asda in early December, is set to bring her extensive experience of over 14 years within the grocery sector. Having previously served in key roles at both Tesco and Morrisons, her expertise in central operations is expected to be a vital asset to Asda’s leadership team.
Mark Henry, another strategic hire, will commence his role in January as the vice president retail south. With more than 25 years of operational experience, most recently as the group director of asset protection at M&S, Henry is tasked with managing the operations of southern store locations. His longstanding expertise in retail operations is anticipated to contribute significantly to Asda’s regional management strategy.
The new senior leaders will both report to Matt Heslop, whose appointment as chief operations officer also takes effect in January. Heslop’s oversight is anticipated to unify Asda’s operational strategies under a cohesive leadership structure, further reinforcing the company’s growth trajectory.
As per Asda’s chairman, Lord Rose, the inclusion of Lauren Lepley and Mark Henry is a strategic move to inject proven retail acumen into the organisation, which will be essential in delivering Asda’s long-term ambitions for growth and operational excellence.
These strategic appointments demonstrate Asda’s proactive approach to achieving its growth objectives.
