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Ashwin Prasad

Ashwin Prasad

UK CEO and Executive Committee Member at Tesco

Tesco•London Area, United Kingdom

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Experience26+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Ashwin is a C-Suite business leader with executive experience in the retail and FMCG sectors. A track record of delivering results with P&L accountability, M&A experience and leadership of commercial, sales & marketing, sourcing and operations functions. Recognised for driving transformational change in a turnaround environment. Highly developed communication and leadership skills combined with proven strategic abilities and analytical rigour. Strong personal drive and operates with integrity.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • TescoCurrent
    Feb 2010–Present· 16 yrs 7 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer, UKCurrent
      Jul 2025–Present
    • Group Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Committee Member
      Sep 2023–Jul 2025
    • Group Chief Product Officer and Executive Committee Member
      Sep 2020–Sep 2023
    • Commercial Director - Packaged Foods & Petrol
      Oct 2018–Sep 2020
    • Commercial Director - General Merchandise
      Feb 2017–Nov 2018
    • Director - Health, Beauty & Wellness
      Feb 2015–Feb 2017
    • Category Director - Bakery & Dairy
      Sep 2014–Feb 2015
    • Category Director - Bakery
      Jul 2013–Sep 2014
    • Category Director - Household & Pet
      Jul 2011–Jul 2013
    • Senior Buying Manager - Confectionary
      Feb 2010–Jul 2011
  • Mars
    2007–2010· 3 yrs
    • Market Development Director
      2008–2010
    • European Commercial Director
      2007–2008
  • BOC UK & Ireland
    2004–2007· 3 yrs
    • Manager, Regional Sales
      2005–2007
    • Manager, Business Development
      2004–2005
  • BOC South Pacific
    2000–2004· 4 yrs
    • Manager, Product
      2002–2004
    • Analyst
      2000–2002

Education

AMP

Harvard Business School

MBA

Macquarie Business School

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

Economics & Marketing

University of Auckland

Bachelor of Arts - BA

Management

University of Auckland

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Reports To
Ashwin Prasad
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Retail ManagementProduct DevelopmentLeadershipB2BMarketing StrategyProduct MarketingManagementBusiness PlanningNew Business DevelopmentSales ManagementRetail Category ManagementProcurementNegotiationStrategyPricingBusiness StrategyRetailFoodFMCGBusiness Development