May 23 2011
David Reid
Chairman of Tesco PLC
David Reid became Chairman of Tesco PLC in 2004. His vision and belief that anything is possible enabled him to turn Tesco around and bring them from no.5 to no.1 in the UK. Prior to this he was Deputy Chairman with responsibility for Business Development, Strategic Planning and International Operations in Central Europe, Asia and the Republic of Ireland. He has played a pivotal role in advancing Tesco’s status globally. He is Senior Independent Non Executive Director of Reed Elsevier Group plc and the Chairman of the Kwik-Fit Group, Chairman of SIBAC (Seoul International Business Advisory Council) and a member of IBLAC.
“Talk to customers, understand what they want, be there first, never take your eye off the ball, you’re only as good as yesterday’s sales”
David qualified as a Chartered Accountant in Aberdeen and began his professional career with Peat Marwick Mitchell in 1970, based in Paris. He held numerous roles including Chief Accountant for Philips Video and Group Financial Controller and Finance Director of International Stores Limited. In 1985 he joined Tesco as Finance Director and subsequently assumed responsibility for IT, Distribution and Business Development. He is also Patron of the charity Caravan and Chairman of the Tesco Charity Trust and also Chairman of Whizz-Kidz.[/expand]
David’s background and qualifications make him exceptionally well placed to speak on the ongoing effects that globalisation has on industry today – vital knowledge for every professional playing an active role in the future of their organisation. With Tesco now No.2 globally, he offers his country by country vision for globalisation, outlining the key building blocks needed to build a brand. He provides retailing and leadership insights that include looking at the manufacturing trends and global supply chains in order to find the new drivers for the future and addressing the core values of business.[/expand]
A straight talking and knowledgeable speaker, David’s presentations are meticulously prepared and filled with an immeasurable wealth of useful information, illustrated with case studies. Additionally, with a solid business acumen and vast experience, David gives audiences the opportunity to ask specific questions in a lively Q&A session after his presentations.[/expand]
Topics
Leadership
The Retail Industry Worldwide
Business turnaround and transformation
Strategy and Competition
Customer Service Management
Globalisation
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