Here’s what former Asda boss Andy Clarke is doing now

Former Asda boss Andy Clarke has joined Menzies Distribution as non-executive chairman.
Andy Clarke, chairman of Menzies Distribution. Picture: VisMediaAndy Clarke, chairman of Menzies Distribution. Picture: VisMedia
Andy Clarke, chairman of Menzies Distribution. Picture: VisMedia

Mr Clarke is the former president and chief executive of Leeds-headquartered supermarket chain Asda, and has more than 25 years’ experience of driving performance improvement in multi-channel businesses.

Under Mr Clarke’s leadership (2010 to 2016) Asda reached the number two position in the UK grocery market and its George clothing operation became the highest volume clothing brand in the UK. In his earlier career, he held roles at Wm Morrison Supermarkets, Matalan and Iceland, as well as working with strategy consultants McKinsey & Partners.

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Since stepping down from Asda, Mr Clarke has developed a portfolio career. He is currently chairman of operational performance specialist Newton Europe, chairman of Leeds-Bradford Airport, chairman of independent pharmaceutical company Immodulon Therapeutics, chairman of retail technology business Spoon Guru and adviser to food supplier Albert Bartlett.

An advocate for plastics reform, Mr Clarke has been active in driving practical change and public debate through the media. He is an advisor to A Plastic Planet and his retail focused projects have included the campaign for ‘A Plastics Free Aisle’.

Greg Michael, chief executive of Wakefield-based Menzies, said: “Andy is an influential figure in British business and I am delighted to welcome him to the Menzies board. His breadth of experience as a chairman, as well as a superb track record in several sectors relevant to Menzies, will be invaluable as we enter the next phase of our ambitious plan for growth.”

Mr Clarke added: “I’m excited to be joining Menzies at such an exciting stage of its journey. I look forward to working closely with Greg and the senior team as Menzies capitalises on the many compelling opportunities ahead to cement its position as a major force in UK logistics.”

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