Managed the team that monitored competitor activity of key grocery retailers, around their store investment and store growth plans.Identified and tracked key market trends, and the effects / impacts of competitor openings on Tesco stores. Produced regular insightful and topical reports about these key trends to drive business decisions.

Responsible for the location planning function for the South West and Wales.Supported Corporate and Legal Affairs to embed some of the recommendations from the Competition Commission Enquiry relating to Property.

Project role to support the personal development of colleagues, working with HR to develop tailored material and support tools.

Responsible for the Tesco location planning team for the UK, covering both new stores (new sites and replacement stores) and existing stores (extensions and refresh).Responsible for developing and guiding the location strategy, ensuring the best investment opportunities were identified across the UK. Ensured the team provided the most accurate sales forecasts and quality advice on sites and stores.Presented the findings to Tesco Main Board members fortnightly to guide property investment decisions.

Provided analysis and recommendations on the opportunities afforded by new countries and markets, using available market and competition data for that country. Insight provided for both country and company level opportunities.

Managed the Site Research functions in Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia (and Turkey from 2003). Ensured local teams developed the ideal location strategy for new stores.Responsible for analysing and evaluating new locations for Tesco stores across these countries, travelling extensively and independently across Europe to allow first hand assessment of investment opportunities.Presented findings and recommendations to Tesco Main Board every month in the UK to guide property investment decisions.