Sainsbury’s group development director Darren Shapland is to leave the supermarket chain.
Shapland will stand down from his position as a director on 13 July to pursue personal interests. He will remain with Sainsbury’s as non-executive chairman of Sainsbury’s Bank.
Luke Jensen, managing director non-food, and a member of Sainsbury’s operating board, will take over Shapland’s role, except for convenience, the bank and property.
Justin King, Sainsbury’s chief executive, will take responsibility for the convenience business, and John Rogers, chief financial officer, will add property to his remit.
David Tyler, chairman of Sainsbury’s, said: “On behalf of the board and all Sainsbury’s colleagues I would like to thank Darren very much for the extremely important role he played in helping to reposition Sainsbury’s from recovery to growth. I have valued his input on a day-to-day basis and I am delighted that we will continue to benefit from his advice and experience through his role as chairman of Sainsbury’s Bank.”
annabel.dixon@estatesgazette.com
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