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 and Barratt Redrow plc and Interim Chair of the Remuneration Committee and Senior Independent Director of Diploma plc.

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