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Chair of GroceryAid Trading
Derek Lawlor, previously Chief Merchandising Officer at Asda has become the Independent Chair of GroceryAid Trading Limited, the charity’s trading subsidiary. Derek Lawlor started his career with Tesco and has significant experience in a range of leadership roles in the UK and Europe. In June 2015, Derek joined Asda as Chief Merchandising Officer as well as Chairman of IPL and an executive sponsor of Asda's Pride Colleague Resource Group.
Steve is Chief Executive at GroceryAid having spent his entire career in the grocery industry, Steve is responsible for the strategic direction of the charity.
Jane is Fundraising Director at GroceryAid, leading Fundraising, Communications & Relationship Management to raise awareness of the charity.
Mark has held the commercial roles of Corporate Sales Director and Chief Executive at Nestle, Unilever, L’Oreal, PepsiCo and Reach and is a GroceryAid Trustee.
Mark joined the Waitrose Partnership as Head of Buying, Grocery in 2004. He is currently Chairman, Leckford Estate (The Waitrose Farm) and a GroceryAid Trustee.
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