Jason Tarry

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Jason Tarry
Born1967 (age 56–57)
Tonbridge, Kent, UK
EducationMaidstone Grammar School
Staffordshire University
TitleChair-designate, John Lewis Partnership
TermSeptember 2024-
PredecessorSharon White
SpouseCathryn
PartnerFenella
Children4
Websitehttps://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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Old Maidstonian Society > events". Old Maidstonian Society. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ a b Tarry, Jason. "Jason Tarry". LinkedIn. Retrieved 14 May 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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