Business
Directorate Change
Directorate Change.
About this update from J Sainsbury Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n3 April 2025\nJ Sainsbury plc\nDirectorate Changes\nJ Sainsbury plc today announces that Katie Bickerstaffe and Steve Hare will join the Board as Non-Executive Directors following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 3 July 2025. Katie will be a member of the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Committee and the Nomination and Governance Committee and Steve will join the Audit and Nomination and Governance Committees.\nKatie is a highly regarded retail and consumer business leader, bringing strong perspectives on digital business models and transformation programmes. She has held numerous leadership positions, including as Co-CEO of M&S, Executive Chair and CEO Designate at SSE and CEO, UK & Ireland at Dixons Carphone. She also held roles at Somerfield Stores group, Dyson, PepsiCo and Unilever. Katie is currently a Non-Executive Director of Aberdeen Group plc, Barratt Redrow plc and a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director of Diploma plc.\nSteve is a very experienced leader of digital and tech businesses. He is currently CEO of The Sage Group plc and previously worked at Apax Partners as Operating Partner and Co-Head of the Portfolio Support Group. Prior to this, Steve built over 10 years' experience leading the finance function for three listed UK companies, including as CFO of Invensys plc, Group Finance Director for Spectris plc and CFO at Marconi PLC.\nBrian Cassin has notified the Board that he will not seek re-election at the Sainsbury's AGM on 3 July after nine years' service. The Board has appointed Adrian Hennah, who has been a member of the J Sainsbury plc Board since April 2021, to succeed Brian as Senior Independent Director with effect from 3 July.\nCommenting on the appointments, Martin Scicluna, Chair of Sainsbury's, said:\n\"I am delighted to welcome Katie and Steve as Non-Executive Directors. Their extensive experience and leadership in retail and digital businesses will be invaluable to our Board. Katie's strong perspectives on digital transformation and Steve's expertise in leading tech businesses will greatly contribute to our strategic direction. We look forward to their insights and contributions as we continue to drive Sainsbury's forward.\"\n\"I would also like to thank Brian for his commitment and dedication to Sainsbury's. He has been on the Board for nine years and th...