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
Term2020present
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] Roberts also became the CEO of Argos.[4]

Personal life

He works with Business in the Community.

References

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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