Jason Tarry

Jason Tarry
Born1967 (age 56–57)
Tonbridge, Kent, UK
EducationMaidstone Grammar School
Staffordshire University
TitleChairman, John Lewis Partnership
PredecessorSharon White
SpouseCathryn
PartnerFenella
Children4
Websitehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tarry-483060309/

Jason Tarry (born 1967) is a British retail executive, and the chairman of the John Lewis Partnership.[1]

Early life

He was born in Tonbridge, Kent,[2] and educated nearby at Maidstone Grammar School.[3]

He graduated from Staffordshire University with a bachelor's degree in Business Studies in 1989.[4]

Career

Tarry joined the graduate trainee programme at grocery chain Tesco in 1990.[1] He worked for the retailer in a number of roles for more than 33 years, stepping down from heading up its UK and Irish business in March 2024. In September 2024, he succeeded Sharon White to become the seventh chairman of the John Lewis Partnership.[1]

Personal life

Tarry was married to Cathryn, with whom he has three adult children.[2][5] He now lives in North London with his partner Fenella and a young son.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c Butler, Sarah; Davies, Rob (8 April 2024). "John Lewis staff brace for shake-up as ex-Tesco UK boss named group chair". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b Leyland, Adam (18 September 2015). "Jason Tarry Big Interview: 'Work to do but Tesco reset is on track'". The Grocer. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Old Maidstonian Society > events". Old Maidstonian Society. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Business students are to get a Masterclass from graduates who have climbed the ranks of two of the world's biggest brands". Staffordshire University. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  5. ^ a b Tarry, Jason. "Jason Tarry". LinkedIn. Retrieved 14 May 2024.