Roger Burnley

Roger Burnley
Born Roger Michael Burnley
June 1966 (age 52)
Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England
Nationality British
Education Heckmondwike Grammar School
Alma mater Bournemouth University
Occupation businessman
Title CEO of Asda
Term January 2018-
Predecessor Sean Clarke
Spouse(s) Lucy Burnley
Children 2

Roger Michael Burnley (born June 1966)[1] is a British businessman, and the chief executive (CEO) of Asda since January 2018, when he succeeded Sean Clarke.[2]

Early life

Burnley was born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire,[3] and grew up in Yorkshire.[4] He was educated at Heckmondwike Grammar School.[5] He earned a degree in geography from Bournemouth University.[4]

Career

He started his career as a graduate trainee with B&Q.[4]

From 1996 to 2002, he worked for Asda, rising to supply chain director.[5]

Burnley was Sainsbury's retail and operations director before joining Asda as chief operating officer in 2016 and then deputy chief executive in June 2016.[4]

On 30 October 2017, it was announced that he would succeed Sean Clarke as CEO of Asda.[6][2]

Personal life

Burnley is married, with two children, and lives in Yorkshire.[7] He a lifelong fan of Huddersfield Town A.F.C., and is a non-executive director of the football club.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Roger Michael BURNLEY - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  2. 1 2 Cahill, Helen (30 October 2017). "Asda names Roger Burnley as new chief executive". cityam.com. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  3. ↑ ""Born and bred Yorkshireman" gets top job at Asda - Yorkshire Post". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Profile: Asda's next chief executive Roger Burnley". retail-week.com. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  5. 1 2 Robinson, Andrew (31 October 2017). "Asda appoint lifelong Huddersfield Town fan to top position". Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  6. ↑ Davies, Rob; agencies (31 October 2017). "Asda boss steps down as supermarket starts to halt sales slide". Retrieved 2 November 2017 – via www.theguardian.com.
  7. 1 2 "Roger Burnley: President and CEO". asda.com. Retrieved 3 January 2018.


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