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Alex Jefferson

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Board Member at CEW UK
📍 Claygate, England, United Kingdom

A results-driven Category Director at Sainsburys, leading the £1bn+ Health, Beauty, and Wellness portfolio. With a background from Aston University and Tesco, she has a strong track record of delivering sustainable growth through customer insight, commercial rigor, and collaborative leadership in fast-paced retail environments.

Passionate about the beauty industrys future, she serves as a Board Member for CEW UK. She is a vocal supporter of women in business, celebrating female founders and championing teamwork. She values connection and creating a positive, collaborative culture with colleagues and partners.

She proudly serves on the board of CEW UK, an organization dedicated to advancing the beauty industry.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Claygate, England, United Kingdom
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Customer-Led Growth
Her headline and experience emphasize using customer insight as the foundation for delivering sustainable growth and creating compelling retail propositions.
Commercial Strategy
Responsible for the end-to-end strategy and P&L of a £1bn+ portfolio, focusing on long-term growth, pricing, promotions, and supplier partnerships.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Board Member
CEW UK
8-2022
Category Director Health, beauty and wellness
Sainsbury's
1-2015 - 7-2022
Head of Buying
Sainsbury's
1-2013 - 1-2015
Head of category planning
Sainsbury's
1-2012 - 12-2012
Senior Buyer
Sainsbury's
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Education
2003 - 2007
Bachelor's Degree
Aston University
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