I was responsible for all Retail Operations (465 shops, c 8500 colleagues in Uk&ROI), Customer Service, Property, Format and Store Development.

Worked for the CEO & member of the Executive Committee. Accountable for all store development and maintenance activity, including launching new format stores. Actively evaluating opportunities for business growth both organically and through acquisition...launched and managed an own label pet insurance business. Have set up a GNFR function to drive down costs.

General Management ConsultancyCompleted a review of trading relationships for the CEO of a UK retailer, and re-engineered the Far East supply chain for another retailer.

Led a large team of multi-functional specialists. Accountable for all of ASDA's retail estate development - strategic site selection, all property aquisition, town planning and estate management, all store design & construction activity, and all store cleaning & facilities management. Manage a majority of the UK capital budget. On a monthly basis gain US board approval for all major UK schemesHave opened 53 new stores, 33 extensions & remodelled 65 operational stores, on time, to budget and safely. Have driven significant capital cost saving.

Reporting to The COO and accountable for operation of a third of ASDA's stores - c110 stores, 50,000 people. Fully accountable for the division's P&L - c£5bn turnover .

Responsible for growing and trading ASDA's non food business (areas like M&V, seasonal, home, toys, sports, DIY, papershop, electronics). Grew turnover by c70%. Involved with significant process re-engineering and direct import growth. Member of the Operating and Trading board

Firstly the General Marketing Manager, and then promoted to BUD of the trading business unit. Member of the Trading board. Instrumental in transforming a highly promotional category to EDLP (Everyday low price)

first role in ASDA running the space team

Headed group purchasing working for the CEO

Responsible for buying nuts and fruit

Responsiblr for all non raw material and packaging purchasing

Started on the Mars graduate scheme, got promoted and ran manufacturing facilities on shift, and then managed 3rd party manufacture