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Tesco Appoints Andrew Yaxley As Chief Executive for Ireland and Northern Ireland

PRIVATEAug 07, 2026•2 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Tesco

Geoff Byrne
E CommerceGroceryFashionRetail

Description

Tesco has appointed Andrew Yaxley as the new chief executive of its Ireland and Northern Ireland business, succeeding Geoff Byrne. Both leadership changes will take effect on 31 August 2026.

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Company

Tesco

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Tesco is a British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer. It is the third-largest retailer in the world measured by gross revenues and the ninth-largest in the world measured by revenues.

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