Simon Roberts (businessman)

Simon John Roberts (born 26 January 1971) is a British businessman, and the chief executive officer (CEO) of Sainsbury's since 1 June 2020, having previously been retail operations director. He is a former managing director of Boots UK.

Simon Roberts
Born
Simon John Roberts

(1971-01-26) January 26, 1971
Croydon, London, England
EducationPurley Sixth Form College
TitleCEO, Sainsbury's
Term2020–present
PredecessorMike Coupe

Early life

He was born in Croydon, and brought up in South London, attending Purley Sixth Form College.

Career

He started his career working for Marks & Spencer (M&S) aged 16. He was at M&S for fifteen years, becoming a senior manager in 1998.

Boots UK

He joined Boots UK in 2003 as regional director of the south region. He was the joint chief operating officer from 2011, with Ken Murphy. He became managing director of Boots UK (health and beauty) on 1 October 2013, with Ken Murphy (from Cork) becoming managing director of Boots International.

Roberts left Boots in June 2016 "to pursue new opportunities".[1]

Sainsbury's

In September 2016, it was announced that he would be joining Sainsbury's as retail and operations director.[2]

In January 2020, he was appointed CEO effective 1 June 2020, following the impending retirement of Mike Coupe.[3]

Personal life

He works with Business in the Community.

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References
  1. Wood, Zoe (2016-06-09). "Boots UK boss Simon Roberts quits". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  2. "Sainsbury's appoints Simon Roberts as Retail & Operations Director". www.about.sainsburys.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  3. "Mike Coupe to retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer - Simon Roberts appointed Chief Executive Officer from 1st June 2020". www.about.sainsburys.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
Business positions
Preceded by
Alex Gourlay		 Managing Director of Boots UK
2013–2016		 Succeeded by
Elizabeth Fagan
Preceded by
Mike Coupe		 CEO of Sainsbury's
2020–present		 Incumbent
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