Sainsbury’s has appointed its next Chief Financial Officer to replace Kevin O’Byrne, who has confirmed his intention to retire from the business at the end of the current financial year after six years in the role.
Following an external and internal search, Bláthnaid Bergin will take over the position on 6 March 2023. She is currently the supermarket’s Commercial and Retail Finance Director.
Bláthnaid joined Sainsbury’s in 2019 as Group Director of Finance before moving to her current role in 2021. Prior to joining the supermarket, she was Chief Finance Operations Officer at Aviva and Group Financial Controller for RSA Insurance.
Chief Executive Simon Roberts commented: “Kevin and I have worked closely since I joined the business in 2017. He has been a great business partner, making a strong contribution. On behalf of all of Sainsbury’s colleagues I would like to thank him for all he has done.”
He added: “Bláthnaid is well embedded in our business and is a highly respected leader. I am also looking forward to continuing to working alongside her to deliver our strategy.”
