James Bailey (businessman)


James Bailey is the executive director of the UK's Waitrose supermarket chain.
Bailey began his career as a management trainee in the National Health Service for three years, followed by three years in financial services.
Bailey worked for Sainsbury's for 18 years, rising to grocery buying director, before leaving in 2019..
Bailey Waitrose in April 2020 as its executive director. He replaced former MD Rob Collins, who left in January.