Roger Burnley
Roger Michael Burnley is a British businessman, and the chief executive of Asda since January 2018, when he succeeded Sean Clarke.Early life
Burnley was born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, and grew up in Yorkshire. He was educated at Heckmondwike Grammar School. He earned a degree in geography from Bournemouth University.Career
He started his career as a graduate trainee with B&Q.
From 1996 to 2002, he worked for Asda, rising to supply chain director.
Burnley was Sainsbury's retail and operations director before joining Asda as chief operating officer in 2016 and then deputy chief executive in June 2016.
On 30 October 2017, it was announced that he would succeed Sean Clarke as CEO of Asda.Personal life
Burnley is married, has two children and lives in Yorkshire. He a lifelong fan of Huddersfield Town A.F.C.
