Simon Roberts
Chief Executive Officer, Sainsbury's · United Kingdom
Simon Roberts is the CEO of Sainsbury's (SBRY). Roberts is based in the United Kingdom. Roberts was born in 1971 in London Borough of Croydon.
British businessman born in 1971 who began his career at Marks & Spencer and later held leadership positions at Boots and Walgreens Boots Alliance. He has been CEO of Sainsbury's since June 2020 and brings over 30 years of retail experience.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Simon Roberts has centered on Sainsbury's strategic asset sales and operational priorities. Roberts has commented on inflationary pressures in grocery retail, positioning food as a national security concern and calling for government intervention on energy costs, while also highlighting resilience in clothing sales. Additional coverage has focused on Roberts' executive compensation exceeding £5 million annually, the supermarket's backing of police presence in stores to combat theft, and recognition in honors lists.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 1971 · London Borough of Croydon
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
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Simon Roberts: FAQ
- Who is Simon Roberts?
- Simon Roberts is the Chief Executive Officer of Sainsbury's, based in United Kingdom.
- What company does Simon Roberts lead?
- Simon Roberts is CEO of Sainsbury's.