Allan Leighton (born 12 April 1953) is a British businessman, Chair of Asda, former chairman of The Co-operative Group, former CEO of Asda, former chief executive of Pandora, and former non-executive chairman of the Royal Mail prior to the breaking of the Horizon Scandal.

Nov 25, 2024 · Asda has today announced that Allan Leighton has been appointed Executive Chair. Allan succeeds Lord (Stuart) Rose who has served as Chair since 2021.

He began his career in Asda as Group Marketing Director and was appointed Chief Executive in 1996. There he was credited with a successful turn around of the business in the mid-late nineties and oversaw the aquisition of the business by Wal-Mart in 1999.

Nov 26, 2024 · Asda has brought back its former CEO Allan Leighton as its executive chair, replacing Stuart Rose, in a bid to turn around the struggling chain.

Nov 23, 2024 · Allan Leighton is set to make a sensational return to Asda as its new executive chairman. The retail veteran, 71, was Asda’s chief executive from 1996 to 2000, and was instrumental in a dramatic turnaround in the nineties, following his recruitment by Asda’s then chairman Archie Norman, initially as marketing director, in 1992.

Nov 24, 2024 · Asda has brought back its former chief executive Allan Leighton as its executive chair, replacing Stuart Rose as its sales continue to dive. Lord Rose will remain on the board “to ensure an...

Nov 25, 2024 · Former Asda head Allan Leighton has returned to the supermarket as Executive Chair, succeeding Lord (Stuart) Rose who has served in the role since 2021. Retail veteran Leighton, 71, was Chief Executive between 1996 and 2000, when he played a pivotal role in turning around the business alongside current M&S chair Archie Norman.

Nov 25, 2024 · Asda has named former CEO Allan Leighton as its executive chairman, replacing Lord Stuart Rose, as it attempts to deliver a turnaround plan to halt its recent decline in sales. In a statement, Asda confirmed that Rose will remain on the board “to ensure an orderly transition before stepping down”.

Nov 26, 2024 · Supermarket giant Asda has announced the return of Allan Leighton to its boardroom amid an effort to regain market share. The Leeds-based chain - the UK’s third biggest supermarket operator - revealed Mr Leighton will replace Lord …

Nov 25, 2024 · UK retailer Asda has appointed Allan Leighton as its next executive chair, succeeding Stuart Rose, who served as its chair since 2021. Rose will remain on Asda 's board to ensure a smooth...