In a significant organisational shift, Asda’s chief transformation officer, Mark Simpson, exits after a dedicated 17-year tenure.
- The departure marks a transition in Asda’s leadership, with Matt Kelleher stepping in as the new chief digital officer.
- Kelleher’s appointment comes as Asda seeks to complete its transition from Walmart’s legacy systems to a new digital infrastructure.
- The change is part of Asda’s Future programme, which aims for a cloud-first digital approach.
- Asda thanks Simpson for his service, confirming his exit is mutually agreed.
Mark Simpson, the longstanding chief transformation officer at Asda, has exited the organisation, ending a significant 17-year chapter with the company. His departure is amid a broader organisational shift within Asda.
Following his exit, the company has appointed Matt Kelleher as the new chief digital officer. Kelleher’s role will be critical as he oversees the technology team’s operations and guides the next steps in Asda’s digital transformation.
This leadership change is pivotal as Asda progresses with its Future programme. The programme focuses on replacing legacy systems from Asda’s former parent company, Walmart, with a modern, cloud-first digital infrastructure.
The transition to this new digital framework is expected to be completed by the end of the year, marking a significant milestone in Asda’s digital evolution.
In an official statement, Asda expressed gratitude to Simpson for his contributions over the years, confirming that his departure was by mutual agreement.
Asda’s shift in leadership underlines its commitment to a transformative digital future.
