Jon Weg tackles transformation project at Fortnum & Mason
Jon Weg is joining Fortnum & Mason as Chief Transformation Officer.
Weg’s CV includes stints as CIO at The Body Shop and VP, Global Retail IT & EMEIA IT at Burberry. Most recently, he has been Managing Director at Arun Meade, a strategic advisor to tech and professional services companies.
Anna Barsby
Former Morrisons Chief Technology Officer Anna Barsby recently worked on a digital transformation project at F&M.
She is now joining Asda as interim Chief Digital and Technology Officer, following the grocery giant’s sale by Walmart to the Issa brothers.
She is replacing Phil Tenney, who is moving on to Travis Perkins and the role of Group Chief IT Officer. Barbsby comes onboard as part of Asda’s partnership with Tessiant, the management consultancy she co-founded.
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“I bring grocery and retail experience, but I am a people and change leader who loves the value that technology can drive in business,” she says.
“This is an exciting opportunity to really engage the skills and talent of Asda. It is a unique chance, and you rarely get to do that at this scale.”
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