Tesco veteran Helen Galletley off to pastures new as she departs UK grocery giant

Helen Galletley has left Tesco where she spent just over 25 years, holding a number of roles, including Head of Transformation and Head of Insight - Stores and Online, and most recently Head of Customer Operations

In a LinkedIn post, she said: "After 25 incredible years it’s time for me to leave Tesco. From my days in-store through to the many teams I have led in the office, the people have always been what’s made it so special. I’ve genuinely made life long friends.”

She added: "I’ve also been supported and developed by some incredible leaders along the way too. I hope I’ve made you proud. I’m also very proud of the work I’ve done and the impact I’ve been able to have on the business. Seeing change for the better happen in our stores is the best feeling.  So I’m off to pastures new on Monday - but for now, Tesco, it’s goodbye and thank you."

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Grocery retail will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now closed for entries with our finalists and shortlists being announced last week, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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