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executive marketing professional

Terry Leahy, British food products executive, marketing professional. Named European Businessman Year, Fortune magazine, 2004, Most Admired Leader in United Kingdom, Management Today, 2005; recipient Alumnus Year award, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, 1996, Freedom of the City of Liverpool, 2001, knighthood for services to food retailing, 2002. Director Liverpool Vision.

Background

Leahy, Terry was born on February 28, 1956 in Liverpool, England.

Education

Attended, St. Edwards College. Bachelor of Science in management science with honors, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, 1977.

Career

Joined Tesco, 1979; commercial director fresh foods Tesco PLC, 1986, marketing director, since 1992, deputy managing director, 1995, Chief Executive Officer, since 1997. Visiting professor marketing University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, since 1984. Co-chancellor Manchester University.

European business leader Wall St. Journal, 2005.

Achievements

  • Terry Leahy has been listed as a noteworthy food products executive, marketing professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Liverpool Vision.

Interests

  • Football, theater.

Connections

Married Alison Leahy. Children: Kate, Tom, David.

Spouse:
Alison Leahy

child:
Kate Leahy

child:
David Leahy

child:
Tom Leahy

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Education

Career

Official Titles

  • Sir

Awards

  • Named European Businessman Year, Fortune magazine, 2004, Most Admired Leader in United Kingdom, Management Today, 2005. Recipient Alumnus Year award, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, 1996, Freedom of the City of Liverpool, 2001, knighthood for services to food retailing, 2002.