Asda has announced that James Goodman will join as its Chief People Officer later this year from Tesco. Goodman has been with Tesco for twelve years.

In his most recent role at Tesco as the People Director for the UK and ROI, he is responsible for all people related matters, including labour relations, recruitment, learning, early careers and health and wellbeing. Previously, Goodman worked in Shanghai as Sourcing Director for Tesco’s home and clothing division as well as spending six years at Gap.

“I’m looking forward to welcoming James to Asda later this year,” Allan Leighton, Asda Executive Chairman, commented.  “He brings a huge amount of experience with him and will be a vital part of the leadership team as we continue to rebuild and deliver on our ambition to once again be the best place to work in the UK.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining Asda and – most of all – being able to introduce myself to the wonderful colleagues that power Asda day in and day out, James Goodman, its incoming Chief People Officer, added.  “Asda is a great business and I can’t wait to roll my sleeves up and join Allan and the rest of the leadership team on our mission to return Asda to where it belongs, as a champion for hard working families and a brilliant place to work.”