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Tesco names Chris Blatchford as chief technology officer
+2.5 slightly positive
Tesco named Chris Blatchford as chief technology officer, and ex-M&S Alex Avisse-Williams joins as digital director.
How each outlet covered it
| Outlet | Headlines | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Technology Innovation Hub | 2 | +3.3 |
| Retail Week | 1 | +5.0 |
| IT Pro | 1 | +3.3 |
| The Grocer | 1 | −2.5 |
Day by day
Friday 9 October 2026
Tesco hired Chris Blatchford from Kingfisher as its new CTO.
- +4.2 UK grocery giant Tesco raids Kingfisher to bring in Chris Blatchford as its new CTO
Tesco hires senior technology chief from Kingfisher; talent win.
Thursday 8 October 2026
Tesco named Chris Blatchford as chief technology officer, and ex-M&S Alex Avisse-Williams joins as digital director.
- +3.3 Tesco names Chris Blatchford as new chief technology officer
New chief technology officer appointed - +2.5 M&S veteran Alex Avisse-Williams takes on Digital Director for Home & Clothing position at Tesco
Senior digital hire from M&S
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Tesco tech boss Guus Dekkers announced his retirement.
- −2.5 Tesco tech boss Guus Dekkers announces retirement
Tech chief retiring; leadership change.
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Tesco has hired Kingfisher's CTO as Guus Dekkers retires.
- +5.0 Tesco poaches Kingfisher’s CTO as Guus Dekkers retires
Tesco hires Kingfisher's CTO; strengthens technology leadership.