Katie Bickerstaffe | J Sainsbury plc

Katie joined the Board on 3 July 2025 and is a member of the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability and Nomination and Governance Committees.

Katie is a highly regarded retail and consumer business leader, bringing strong perspectives on digital business models and transformation programmes. She has held numerous leadership positions, including as Co-CEO of M&S, Executive Chair and CEO Designate at SSE and CEO, UK & Ireland at Dixons Carphone. She also held roles at Somerfield Stores group, Dyson, PepsiCo and Unilever. Katie is currently a Non-Executive Director of Aberdeen Group plc, Barratt Redrow plc and a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director of Diploma plc.

Katie’s strong perspectives on digital transformation will greatly contribute to our strategic direction.