Sainsbury’s finance chief gets expanded role

Supermarket Sainsbury’s has expanded the role of its finance chief John Rogers to include business development and online responsibilities.

Alongside his existing finance responsibilities of finance, property, procurement and Sainsbury’s Bank, Rogers, who has worked at the supermarket since 2005, will also now oversee the group strategy, online, mobile by Sainsbury’s, as well as the company’s energy arm and discount venture Netto and any new businesses.

The move comes as one of the company’s senior directors Helen Buck, who has been responsible for business development, prepares to step down at the end of next month after 10 years at Sainsbury’s.

Commenting on the changes, David Tyler, chairman, said: "I am delighted to see John assume a wider role in the business. His contribution since joining the plc Board in 2010 has been invaluable, and it is a natural progression to see John take on expanded operational responsibilities. Mike and John have formed a great partnership and, alongside our wider management team, we think we have the right people in place to drive the business forward over the coming years.”

Mike Coupe, chief executive, added: "John is a key member of the executive team and will play a major operational and strategic role in driving forward our business in his expanded role. In particular Sainsbury's online is a key component of growth in both our food and non-food businesses and I look forward to John's contribution in this area.”

The changes will come into effect on July 31.