LONDON--J Sainsbury PLC (SBRY.LN) said Thursday John Rogers, who
is currently chief financial officer, will expand his role to
include business development, replacing Helen Buck who is stepping
down July 31.
The U.K.'s number three grocer by market share, said Mr. Rogers
will have responsibility for group strategy, Sainsbury's online,
Mobile by Sainsbury's, Sainsbury's Energy, Netto and new business
in addition to his existing responsibilities of finance, property,
procurement, operational efficiency and Sainsbury's Bank.
Mr. Rogers will join the boards of Mobile by Sainsbury's and i2c
as part of his new role. To reflect his increased portfolio, his
base salary will be increased to 675,000 pounds ($1.06 million),
Sainsbury said. All other elements of his remuneration package will
remain unchanged.
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