Antony Cromb

Antony Cromb is a strategic senior leader and procurement professional with extensive commercial experience in a FTSE 100 business, known for driving transformational change and delivering exceptional results.

His leadership style motivates teams to excel in an environment characterized by openness, honesty, and integrity. Cromb is a qualified master coach, emphasizing mental health, happiness, and wellbeing in the workplace.

Noteworthy achievements include overseeing £1 billion in spend as the CPO for the Capital Procurement Department, achieving significant savings and working capital enhancements annually. He successfully led the acquisition and integration of Nectar and i2c businesses, resulting in immediate earnings growth and seamless integration.

Antony Cromb played a pivotal role in preparing for the technology aspects of the potential Sainsbury's and Asda merger, instilling a transformational mindset throughout the investment portfolio. He also spearheaded the creation of the Sainsbury's Tech division through Operating Model review and Organisational Design.

With a background spanning retail, telecommunications, and automotive industries, Cromb's educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies from the University of Brighton.

His professional journey at Sainsbury's includes leadership roles in Business Transformation, Technology Management, Business Integration, Strategy, Supplier Management, and Procurement, showcasing expertise in areas like M&A, negotiation, tech strategy, financial management, and cultural change.

Prior to Sainsbury's, he held procurement and buying positions at prominent companies like BT and General Motors, honing his skills in strategic sourcing, cost transformation, and leadership.