Share this article:

D&I | ASDA's new CEO faces major challenges

ASDA's new CEO faces major challenges
ASDA's new CEO faces major challenges

According to a tip-off leaked by This is Money and as reported in Retail Gazette, Marks and Spencer food Boss Stuart Machin looks set to become the next Chief Executive of ASDA, following the departure of Roger Burnley after three years in the role.

The This is Money leak allegedly confirms that Machin and Morrisons’ Deputy Chief Executive Trevor Strain are currently ‘top of the list’ of candidates being considered to snap up the top spot at the national supermarket chain, with Machin currently seen as the ‘prime candidate’.

Subscribe now to myGrapevine+ and get access to our comprehensive knowledge portal.


Already a subscriber?Sign in

Welcome Back

Sign up to our daily newsletter

Have content like this delivered directly to your inbox.


Recommended

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • News
  • 3 mins read

'More than salary' | How employee benefits could help ease financial stress and boost staff loyalty

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Column
  • 7 mins read

Menopause Awareness | 'Half the workforce' - why HR can't afford to get menopause support wrong

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Podcast
  • 21:26

Podcast | VP HR, Thales UK: Turning talent attraction into long-term career growth

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Webinar
  • Register Now

Trusted Data Foundations: How We Scale HR Operations Without Enterprise Complexity

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Resource
  • Download Report

Parental Leave Benchmark 2026