Allan Leighton (born 12 April 1953) is a British businessman, Chair of Asda, former chairman of The Co-operative Group, former CEO of Asda, former chief executive of Pandora, and former non-executive chairman of the Royal Mail prior to the breaking of the Horizon Scandal.

Nov 25, 2024 · Asda has today announced that Allan Leighton has been appointed Executive Chair. Allan succeeds Lord (Stuart) Rose who has served as Chair since 2021.

He began his career in Asda as Group Marketing Director and was appointed Chief Executive in 1996. There he was credited with a successful turn around of the business in the mid-late nineties and oversaw the aquisition of the business by Wal-Mart in 1999.

Nov 24, 2024 · In 2024, he made a huge comeback by returning as the Executive Chairman of Asda after 24 years. Allan Leighton Career Highlights. Asda CEO: Leighton helped shape Asda into the retail giant it is today. Royal Mail Chairman: He played a big part in steering the Royal Mail during his time as chairman.

Nov 23, 2024 · Allan Leighton is set to make a sensational return to Asda as its new executive chairman. The retail veteran, 71, was Asda’s chief executive from 1996 to 2000, and was instrumental in a dramatic turnaround in the nineties, following his recruitment by Asda’s then chairman Archie Norman, initially as marketing director, in 1992.

Jan 14, 2025 · Asda boss Allan Leighton has announced a major revamp of its commercial team, and revealed former Lidl COO Matt Heslop will no longer be joining the supermarket.

Nov 26, 2024 · Asda appoints former chief Allan Leighton as new chair, replacing Stuart Rose. Discover how Leighton's return aims to steer the supermarket through challenges like IT overhauls and declining sales.

Nov 24, 2024 · Asda has brought back its former chief executive Allan Leighton as its executive chair, replacing Stuart Rose as its sales continue to dive. Lord Rose will remain on the board “to ensure an...

Nov 23, 2024 · Struggling British supermarket Asda said on Saturday veteran retailer Allan Leighton would return as executive chairman, more than two decades after he served as CEO when he turned around the...

Nov 26, 2024 · Supermarket giant Asda has announced the return of Allan Leighton to its boardroom amid an effort to regain market share. The Leeds-based chain - the UK’s third biggest supermarket operator - revealed Mr Leighton will replace Lord …