Jason Tarry (born 1967) is a British retail executive, and the chairman of the John Lewis Partnership.[1]
Jason Tarry | |
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| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) Tonbridge, Kent, UK |
| Education | Maidstone Grammar School Staffordshire University |
| Title | Chairman, John Lewis Partnership |
| Predecessor | Sharon White |
| Spouse | Cathryn |
| Partner | Fenella |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tarry-483060309/ |
Early life
editHe 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
editTarry joined the graduate trainee programme at grocery chain Tesco in 1990.[1] He worked for the retailer in a number of roles for more than 33 years, stepping down from heading up its UK and Irish business in March 2024. In September 2024, he succeeded Sharon White to become the seventh chairman of the John Lewis Partnership.[1]
Personal life
editTarry 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
edit- ^ 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.