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Steve Jackson

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Head of Transformation at Sainsbury's
📍 United Kingdom

Steve is a senior retail leader and the Head of Transformation at Sainsburys. With a career spanning John Lewis, George at Asda, and Marks & Spencer, he specializes in leading buying, merchandising, and cross-functional teams. He holds certifications in Generative AI for Business Leaders and Strategic Leadership from Henley Business School.

Outside of his executive functions, Steve has a keen eye for the end-customer experience, showing a strong appreciation for creative in-store presentation and visual merchandising. He frequently celebrates the work of retail teams and their ability to create engaging displays, particularly during holiday seasons.

Unique fact: Early in his career, he was responsible for developing and delivering Woolworth’s first-ever automated stock replenishment system.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Head of Transformation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Retail Transformation
As Head of Transformation, he leads end-to-end, board-level strategic initiatives for one of the UK's largest retailers.
Customer-Focused Strategy
His professional summary emphasizes creating value by developing and delivering strategies centered around the customer experience.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Head of Transformation
Sainsbury's
John Lewis & Partners
14 yrs 1 mo
1-2009 - 10-2011
Category Director
George at Asda
Marks & Spencer PLC
13 yrs 4 mos
1-1995 - 10-1995
Supply Chain consultant
Kingfisher
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Education
Strategic Leadership
Henley Business School
Bachelor's Degree
The University of Sheffield
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