Tesco boss given government retail job

Thursday, 8 February 2024 07:37

Business Isle of Man has appointed a Tesco boss to represent large retail companies on the Island.

The Department for Enterprise Agency has four new members on its non-executive board, including store director Andy Sanderson.

Brian Butler of Bell Burton Associates will represent construction, with Jamie Lewis from Extra Fancy and Scott Pearse from Element Isle representing hospitality and small retail.

It comes as Business Isle of Man develops its Local Economy Strategy to support the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.

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