Sainsbury’s will be appointing Martin Scicluna as their new non-executive chairman to succeed David Tyler.
He will join the Sainsbury’s board as chairman designate and non-executive director from 1 November.
Dame Susan Rice, Sainsbury's senior independent director who led the search for Tyler’s replacement, said: "David has been an outstanding steward of Sainsbury's during his time as chairman, providing invaluable strategic counsel and guidance, including on the acquisition of Home Retail Group and the proposed combination of Sainsbury's and Asda. We are grateful for his substantive and important ongoing contribution.
“Martin brings a breadth of experience and leadership and we look forward to welcoming him to the Sainsbury’s board at this pivotal time for the business."
