Tesco Ireland & Northern Ireland CEO Geoff Byrne and Booker CEO Andrew Yaxley are to step into each other’s roles in a leadership shake-up at the supermarket giant.
Yaxley has been appointed CEO of Tesco Ireland & Northern Ireland, while Byrne will become CEO of Booker, with the moves taking effect from 31 August.
Yaxley was first appointed CEO of the Tesco-owned wholesaler in 2020. In an internal note sent to colleagues this morning, Tesco CEO Ken Murphy stated: “Andrew has helped drive strong growth and further strengthened Booker’s position as the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. Booker sales have grown strongly during his time leading the business, despite the increasing competitive intensity in the market.”
The appointment will see Yaxley returning to the Ireland business, having previously served as CEO from 2015 to 2018.
Speaking of his new role, Yaxley said: “I’d like to thank all of my Booker colleagues for their support and everything we’ve achieved together over the last few years. I’m delighted to be returning to Tesco Ireland and look forward to working with the team to build on the momentum in place.”
Byrne was first appointed CEO of Tesco Ireland & Northern Ireland in 2025, following many years in senior leadership roles.
“He has helped drive growth, investment and market share gains, building a high-performing team and leaving the business in a position of real strength,” Murphy said.
Byrne added: “It’s been a privilege to lead Tesco Ireland & NI, and I’d like to thank my colleagues for their commitment, support and everything we’ve achieved together. Booker is a fantastic business with a unique position in the market, and I’m excited to work with the team to build on its strengths.”
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