
Asda is welcoming back David Lepley to the supermarket as its chief supply chain officer to lead its food and general merchandise supply operations.
Lepley joins in the newly created role from Morrisons, where he served as executive group operations director of the grocery giant.
The move marks a return home for the exec, having previously spent over 11 years with Asda, starting as a Christmas temp and leaving the retailer as vice president online grocery operations.
The appointment forms part of leadership changes announced at the grocer last week, in a bid to “satisfy the daily and weekly shopping needs of ordinary working people and their families who demand value”.
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The changes included confirmation that Liz Evans, who currently leads the George clothing brand, would serve as chief commercial officer, non-food and retail on a permanent basis, and the appointment of Ade McKeon as vice president, ambient.
Asda executive chairman Allan Leighton said: “Delivering the outstanding value and legendary service our customers demand begins with making sure they can get the products they want every time they shop with us.
“David has considerable experience in grocery logistics and supply chain, and I am delighted that he is coming home to Asda to lead this key area for the business.”
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