Tesco appoints City veteran to replace John Allan as chair

Tesco Chester store exterior

The UK’s largest grocer Tesco has hired Burberry chair Gerry Murphy to replace John Allan, who stepped down from the retailer after allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

Murphy, who is chair of the British luxury fashion brand and sugar company Tate & Lyle, is set to join Tesco on September 1, stepping down from his role at Tate & Lyle in the process.

 

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