Asda appoints David Lepley as new chief supply chain officer

Asda has announced that David Lepley will join its executive team as chief supply chain officer, to lead its food and general merchandise supply operations.

Lepley joins from Morrison’s where he was the executive group operations director.

The move is a return ‘home’ for Lepley, having previously spent 15 years with Asda, starting as a Christmas temp colleague in the Grantham store and leaving as VP Online Grocery Operations.

Lepley’s appointment forms part of the leadership changes Asda announced last week as it “doubles down on its mission to satisfy the daily and weekly shopping needs of ordinary working people and their families who demand value”.

The appointment included confirmation that Liz Evans has taken up the post of chief commercial officer, Non-Food and Retail on a permanent basis, alongside her continued leadership of George and the appointment of Ade McKeon as VP, Ambient.

Allan Leighton, Asda’s executive chairman, said: “Delivering the outstanding value and legendary service our customers demand begins with making sure they can get the products they want every time they shop with us. David has considerable experience in grocery logistics and supply chain, and I am delighted that he is coming home to Asda to lead this key area for the business.”