Asda Makes Two Senior Appointments

Asda has announced the appointment of Chris Chalmers [pictured below] as Vice President – Customer Data and Loyalty effective from January 2026.   

Chris will lead the strategic development and execution of the Asda Rewards customer loyalty programme, as well as digital and performance marketing for Asda.com and George.com. His remit also includes Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for both brands and the advancement of Asda’s customer data strategy. 

The appointment marks a return to Asda for Chris as he was previously Digital Marketing Director from 2012 to 2017. He has also held marketing and digital roles at Tesco and Jet2 and is currently Customer Director for JD Sports. 

Rachel Eyre, Chief Customer Officer at Asda, commented: "We are pleased to welcome Chris back to Asda to oversee our customer data, loyalty and digital marketing strategy. This is a strategically critical role that will help us build stronger relationships with our customers through smarter use of data, improved digital experiences and a revitalised Rewards programme.”  

Charlotte Rhodes

Asda has announced the appointment of Charlotte Rhodes [pictured below] as Vice President, Own Brand, effective from early December.

Charlotte brings over 20 years of retail experience to Asda, including a decade at Coles in Australia, where she held senior roles in category management and brand transformation.

Prior to her time in Australia, she was Business Unit Director for Fresh Food at Sainsbury’s, where she led strategic initiatives across fresh categories.

Rachel Eyre, Asda’s Chief Customer Officer, said: “We are delighted to welcome Charlotte to Asda. Her deep expertise in brand development will be important as we strengthen our own-brand ranges to ensure they continue to deliver the quality and value that our customers expect.”

Source : Asda

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