Sainsbury’s appoints Paula Coughlan as chief people officer, starting January 2027

PUBT · 2d ago
Sainsbury’s appoints Paula Coughlan as chief people officer, starting January 2027
  • Sainsbury’s named Paula Coughlan as chief people officer, effective January 2027.
  • She will join the operating board, reporting to CEO Simon Roberts.
  • Coughlan joins from Currys, where she has been chief people, communications and sustainability officer since 2019.
  • Earlier roles include corporate vice president, global chief people strategy officer at McDonald’s, with prior senior people posts at PepsiCo.


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