Steve Hare | J Sainsbury plc

Steve joined the Board on 3 July 2025 and is a member of the Audit and Nomination and Governance Committees.

Steve is a very experienced leader of digital and tech businesses. He is currently CEO of Sage Group plc and previously worked at Apax Partners as Operating Partner and Co-Head of the Portfolio Support Group. Prior to this, Steve built over 10 years’ experience leading the finance function for three listed UK companies, including as CFO of Invensys plc, Group Finance Director for Spectris plc and CFO at Marconi PLC. Steve qualified as a chartered accountant in 1985 with Ernst & Whinney, now part of EY, and holds a bachelor of commerce degree from Liverpool University.

Steve’s expertise in leading tech businesses will greatly contribute to our strategic direction.