Richard Cousins makes shock departure from Tesco board of directors

Compass chief resigns as a non-executive director as supermarket chain prepares to unveil Christmas trading figuresRichard Cousins, the chief executive of the catering group Compass, has abruptly left his position as senior independent director of Tesco just days before Britain’s biggest retailer unveils its Christmas trading figures.The surprise departure of Cousins after just two years on the board will be seen as a blow for the supermarket chain by the City.Continue reading...