Jason Tarry Explained

Jason Tarry
Birth Place:Tonbridge, Kent, UK
Education:Maidstone Grammar School
Staffordshire University
Chairman, John Lewis Partnership
Predecessor:Sharon White
Spouse:Cathryn
Partner:Fenella
Children:4
Website:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tarry-483060309/

Jason Tarry (born 1967) is a British retail executive, and the chairman of the John Lewis Partnership.[1]

Early life

He was born in Tonbridge, Kent,[2] and educated nearby at Maidstone Grammar School.[3]

He graduated from Staffordshire University with a bachelor's degree in Business Studies in 1989.[4]

Career

Tarry joined the graduate trainee programme at grocery chain Tesco in 1990.[1] He worked for the retailer in a number of roles for more than 33 years, stepping down from heading up its UK and Irish business in March 2024. In September 2024, he succeeded Sharon White to become the seventh chairman of the John Lewis Partnership.[1]

Personal life

Tarry was married to Cathryn, with whom he has three adult children.[2] [5] He now lives in North London with his partner Fenella and a young son.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Butler . Sarah . Davies . Rob . John Lewis staff brace for shake-up as ex-Tesco UK boss named group chair . 8 April 2024 . The Guardian . 8 April 2024.
  2. News: Leyland . Adam . Jason Tarry Big Interview: 'Work to do but Tesco reset is on track' . 8 April 2024 . The Grocer . 18 September 2015.
  3. News: Old Maidstonian Society > events . 21 April 2024 . Old Maidstonian Society . 17 March 2024.
  4. News: Business students are to get a Masterclass from graduates who have climbed the ranks of two of the world's biggest brands. . 8 April 2024 . Staffordshire University . 18 February 2019.
  5. Web site: Tarry . Jason . LinkedIn . Jason Tarry . 14 May 2024.