Jason Tarry Explained

Jason Tarry
Birth Place:Tonbridge, Kent, UK
Education:Maidstone Grammar School
Staffordshire University
Chair-designate, John Lewis Partnership
Term:September 2024-
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 chair-designate of the John Lewis Partnership, and will start in the role in September 2024.[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 ran its UK and Irish business for six years until September 2024, when he will succeed Sharon White as chair 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.