Michael Fletcher SPAR UK Managing Director 2024

Former Nisa boss Michael Fletcher has been appointed as the new managing director of Spar UK.

With over two decades of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge from various high-profile roles within the convenience and grocery retail sectors and will take up the role on 22 November 2024.

Fletcher spent 22 years at Tesco, where he held numerous senior commercial roles in the UK, Ireland and Asia. He joined Co-op Retail in 2013 where he held the position of chief commercial officer before moving on to become chief executive officer of Nisa Wholesale, a role he held until 2022.

Since leaving Nisa, Fletcher has taken on several non-executive director and board advisory roles. He is also the founder and chief executive officer of Sleet Brush Limited, where he focuses on designing and implementing innovative solutions to complex retail and wholesale challenges.

Nick Bunker non-executive chair at Spar Food Distributors Ltd commented on Fletcher joining the company: “Michael has outstanding credentials in commercial, retail and FMCG sectors, with experience across various trading environments. His professional capabilities and high standards consistently drive excellent business performance and operational resilience. We are delighted with his appointment and look forward his lasting and positive contribution to the Spar business.”

Fletcher added: “Spar is a globally recognised and respected brand, and I am thrilled to join the team. I look forward to supporting the ongoing strengthening and development of the Spar proposition in the UK.”

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