Tesco.com CEO moves to develop better shopping trip for customers
Tesco today announced the appointment of John Browett, 39, as Operations Director from 5 January 2004. His main task will be to help the business develop retailing for the 21st Century and to launch a programme to deliver world class productivity so that Tesco can deliver a better shopping trip for customers.
John joined Tesco from Boston Consulting in 1998. He was appointed CEO of Tesco.Com in April 2000 and has helped to create a highly profitable and world leading internet grocery business.
Laura Wade-Gery, 38, succeeds John as CEO after a successful period as Group Strategy Director leading the company’s acquisition work, including T & S Stores in the UK and Hit in Poland. Laura joined Tesco from Gemini Consulting in 1998 as Targeted Marketing Director.
