Jason Tarry
British businessperson
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Jason Tarry (born 1967) is a British retail executive, and the chairman of the John Lewis Partnership.[1]
Jason Tarry | |
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| Born | 1967 (age 58–59) Tonbridge, Kent, UK |
| Education | Maidstone Grammar School Staffordshire University |
| Title | Chairman, John Lewis Partnership |
| Predecessor | Sharon White |
| Spouse | Cathryn |
| Partner | Fenella |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tarry-483060309/ |
Early life
He was born in Tonbridge, Kent,[2] and educated nearby at Maidstone Grammar School.[3]
He graduated from Staffordshire University with a bachelor's degree in Business Studies in 1989.[4]
Career
Tarry joined the graduate trainee programme at grocery chain Tesco in 1990.[1] He worked for the retailer in a number of roles for more than 33 years, stepping down from heading up its UK and Irish business in March 2024. In September 2024, he succeeded Sharon White to become the seventh chairman of the John Lewis Partnership.[1]