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Yaxley returns as CEO of Tesco Ireland & Northern Ireland

Andrew Yaxley returns to lead Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland as Geoff Byrne moves to the Booker Group, with both executives staying on the group committee.

  • On Wednesday, Tesco announced Andrew Yaxley will return as CEO of Tesco Ireland effective August 31st, swapping roles with Geoff Byrne, who becomes CEO of Booker Group.
  • Tesco Group CEO Ken Murphy emphasized the appointments reflect the group's strategy of 'developing talent across our group and creating opportunities for leaders to bring their experience into different parts of the business.'
  • Returning executive Andrew Yaxley brings nearly 25 years of experience across Ireland, Britain, and Czechia. He previously served as Tesco Ireland CEO from 2015 to 2018 during a period of significant transformation.
  • Outgoing CEO Geoff Byrne, who led Tesco Ireland since May 2025, said he was proud of achievements there. Yaxley expressed he looked forward to 'working with colleagues to build on the strong momentum already in place.'
  • Both executives will continue serving on the Tesco Group Executive Committee following the transition. This ensures leadership continuity across Tesco Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the Booker Group wholesale division.
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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
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