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James Bailey (born 1973/1974) is the executive director (CEO) of the UK's Waitrose supermarket chain.

Bailey was educated at Lewes Old Grammar School, and Lancaster University.

Bailey began his career as a management trainee in the National Health Service (NHS) for three years, followed by three years in financial services. He worked for Sainsbury's for 18 years, rising to grocery buying director, before leaving in 2019.

Bailey joined Waitrose in April 2020 as its executive director (CEO). He replaced former MD Rob Collins, who left in January.

He is married to Emma, and they have two children.

References

1. ^ Butler, Sarah (24 September 2022). "Observer business profile: Waitrose". The Observer. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
2. "John Lewis Partnership - Meet our Team". www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk.
3. Nazir, Sahar (29 April 2020). "Waitrose hires former Sainsbury's exec as new boss – Retail Gazette".
4. Butler, Sarah (24 June 2020). "Waitrose boss joins calls for post-Brexit food standards protection". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
5. Devlin, Edward. "Former Sainsbury's buyer James Bailey made Waitrose executive director". The Grocer.

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