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Roger Michael Burnley CBE (born June 1966[1]) is a British businessman, and was the chief executive (CEO) of Asda from January 2018, when he succeeded Sean Clarke,[2] until August 2021.
Roger Burnley CBE | |
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| Born | Roger Michael Burnley June 1966 (age 58) Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England |
| Education | Heckmondwike Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Bournemouth University |
| Title | Former CEO of Asda |
| Term | January 2018 - August 2021 |
| Predecessor | Sean Clarke |
| Spouse | Lucy Burnley |
| Children | 2 |
Burnley was born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire,[3] and grew up in Yorkshire.[4] He was educated at Heckmondwike Grammar School.[5] He earned a degree in geography from Bournemouth University.[4]
He started his career as a graduate trainee with B&Q.[4]
From 1996 to 2002, he worked for Asda, rising to supply chain director.[5]
Burnley was Sainsbury's retail and operations director before joining Asda as chief operating officer in 2016 and then deputy chief executive in June 2016.[4]
On 30 October 2017, it was announced that he would succeed Sean Clarke as CEO of Asda.[6][2]
Burnley left Asda on 6 August 2021, six months earlier than expected, leaving Asda without a CEO.[7]
He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to the food supply chain.[8]
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Burnley is married, has two children and lives in Yorkshire.[9] He a lifelong fan of Huddersfield Town A.F.C.[9]
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