Justin King (businessman)

Justin King
Born (1961-05-17) 17 May 1961 (age 63)
London, England[citation needed]
EducationTudor Grange Grammar School
Alma materSolihull Sixth Form College
University of Bath
OccupationBusinessman
Years active1983–present
TitleFormer CEO of J Sainsbury plc
Term2004–2014
PredecessorSir Peter Davis
SuccessorMike Coupe

Justin Matthew King CBE (born 17 May 1961) is an English businessman. King served as the CEO of J Sainsbury plc, parent company of the supermarket chain Sainsbury's, for ten years before stepping down in July 2014.[1]

King was previously Director of Food at Marks and Spencer and has held senior positions at Asda. King was involved in the introduction of Häagen-Dazs ice cream to the UK and has worked for Pepsi-Cola International and Mars.

  1. ^ James Davey (29 January 2014). "Sainsbury's CEO Justin King to step down in July". Reuters.