Jim Whitehead, Tesco Stores

Jim Whitehead has been Tesco’s Central European Distribution Director since February 2019.  He leads the distribution and logistics teams for Tesco’s Central European Business, in the four CEE markets where Tesco operates. Prior to that, he managed Transportation and Warehouse operations in 13 areas in Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. He has previously held many leadership positions in distribution and supported his teams, including managing an automated warehouse at Fenny Lock in the UK. As part of his career path, Jim also managed one of Tesco’s large hypermarkets in Britain.