Sainsbury’s kicks off search for new chair as Martin Scicluna nears exit

Sainsbury’s has reportedly begun the search for a new chair, with Martin Scicluna expected to step down after more than six years in the role.
The supermarket giant has instructed headhunters to identify a successor to Scicluna, who has chaired the business since spring 2019.
Scicluna is expected to remain in post until a replacement is appointed. Under corporate governance rules for London-listed companies, he would not reach the maximum recommended tenure limit until late 2027, which wou