Asda appoints new chief people officer
More broadly, he also worked in Shanghai as sourcing director for Tesco’s home and clothing division and spent six years at Gap
Asda has appointed James Goodman, Tesco’s UK and ROI people director, as its new chief people officer.
Goodman spent 12 years at Tesco, where he most recently was responsible for all people related matters, including labour relations, recruitment, learning, early careers and health and wellbeing.
More broadly, he also worked in Shanghai as sourcing director for Tesco’s home and clothing division and spent six years at Gap.
Allan Leighton, Asda executive chairman, said: “I’m looking forward to welcoming James to Asda later this year.
He brings a huge amount of experience with him and will be a vital part of the leadership team as we continue to rebuild and deliver on our ambition to once again be the best place to work in the UK.”
Goodman added: “I’m thrilled to be joining Asda and – most of all – being able to introduce myself to the wonderful colleagues that power Asda day in and day out.
“Asda is a great business and I can’t wait to roll my sleeves up and join Allan and the rest of the leadership team on our mission to return Asda to where it belongs, as a champion for hard working families and a brilliant place to work.”
