Tesco Technology seeks new blood to drive solutions forward

Tesco Technology is in the midst of a recruitment drive.

“We are on the cusp of huge technological advancements here in Tesco Technology and we are searching for talented individuals who are ready to drive our innovative solutions forward,” it says in a LinkedIn post.

It adds: “It’s not for the faint hearted – the pace is fast and exciting and the work is varied, wrapped up in a supportive and friendly culture.”

“We have opportunities across the UK, Hungary, Poland and Bengaluru. So, if you think you might be ready, then we are ready for you too.”

Further details here.

“Time to be a bit more Jack ‘let’s just try it’ Cohen again”

Earlier this month, we reported that Tony Hoggett was stepping down from the role of Tesco Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer to head up Amazon’s international stores arm.

He will move to Amazon’s HQ in Seattle, Washington and become Senior VP of Physical Stores in January 2022.

In a note to staff, Tesco Chief Executive Ken Murphy wrote: “Tony’s career in Tesco has spanned over 31 years, during which time he has worked in various roles, most recently as Group COO and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer.”

“Tony has made an incredibly valuable contribution over these years, and I wish him the very best for the future.”

Murphy added that Tesco would begin the search for a successor in due course.

A blow for @Tesco and major coup for @amazon, highlighting their physical retail ambitions. https://t.co/zoO0qUkdsi
— Scott Thompson (@ScottThomps74) July 10, 2021

Rob Mitchell, Product Manager at Tesco Technology, said on LinkedIn: “I’d love to have a chat with Tony Hoggett over a beer/coffee to understand why he’s made this move.”

He added: “(Physical stores) is a massively interesting and exciting ‘space’ to be in and one which Amazon are clearly driving hard.”

And he signed off by referencing Jack Cohen, the son of Jewish migrants from Poland, who founded Tesco in 1919 when he began to sell war surplus groceries from a market stall in the East End of London.

The name Tesco was born in 1924, the retailer’s first store opened in 1929, in Burnt Oak, Edgware, north London, and the rest, as they say, is history.

“Time for us to step up our game at Tesco and be a bit more Jack ‘let’s just try it’ Cohen again….Well done Tony. I’ll be watching with interest,” Mitchell concluded.