James Bailey (businessman)

James Bailey is the executive director (CEO) of the UK's Waitrose supermarket chain.

Bailey began his career as a management trainee in the National Health Service (NHS) for three years, followed by three years in financial services.[1] He worked for Sainsbury's for 18 years, rising to grocery buying director, before leaving in 2019.[2]

Bailey joined Waitrose in April 2020 as its executive director (CEO).[3] He replaced former MD Rob Collins, who left in January.[4]

References
  1. "John Lewis Partnership - Meet our Team". www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk.
  2. Nazir, Sahar. "Waitrose hires former Sainsbury's exec as new boss – Retail Gazette".
  3. Butler, Sarah (24 June 2020). "Waitrose boss joins calls for post-Brexit food standards protection". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  4. Devlin, Edward. "Former Sainsbury's buyer James Bailey made Waitrose executive director". The Grocer.
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