Sainsbury’s has promoted its chief marketing officer, Mark Given, to the newly created role of chief marketing, data, and sustainability officer as part of the supermarket’s broader push to strengthen its data and analytics capabilities.
As part of a restructure announced last month, Given will now oversee all of the retailer‘s data and analytics efforts, alongside his responsibilities for marketing and sustainability, The Grocer reported
Given, who has been with Sainsbury’s for 12 years, has led the retailer’s sustainability efforts since 2022 and currently manages its Nectar loyalty scheme, including the brand’s retail media business, Nectar 360.
The expansion of Given’s role comes as Sainsbury’s consolidates multiple data and sustainability teams into a single unified function. This new team will play a central role in advancing the retailer’s data strategy across its supply chain, stores, and broader business operations.
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The reshuffle at Sainsbury’s is part of a broader restructuring effort that also includes the promotion of several senior leaders and the recent departure of key figures such as the retailer’s director for clothing and home, Christine Kasoulis.
Other job role changes saw Rhian Bartlett become chief commercial officer, while Graham Biggart is taking on the position of MD for Argos and chief strategy and supply officer.
This shake-up follows the supermarket’s decision to slash 3,000 jobs as part of CEO Simon Roberts’ Next Level strategy, which includes closing 61 in-store cafés and streamlining operations in response to increasing financial pressures.
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