Profile
Alasdair B.
James worked as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Pier 1 Imports, Inc. from 2017 to 2018.
Prior to that, he was the Commercial Director-Global Business Unit at Tesco Plc from 2007 to 2013 and the Chief Marketing Officer-Global Brands at GSK Plc from 2005 to 2007.
He also worked as the President & Chief Member Officer at Kmart Corp.
from 2014 to 2017 and as the Executive VP-Merchandising & Supply Chain at Dollar Tree, Inc. Additionally, he was the Commercial Director & Executive Vice President at Tesco China.
Mr. James obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of Portsmouth.
Former positions of Alasdair James
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 18/12/2018 |
Kmart Corp.
 Kmart Corp. Discount StoresRetail Trade Kmart Corp. engages in retailing of general merchandise. It also offers pharmacy services. The company was founded by Sebastian S. Kresge in 1899 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | President | 01/03/2017 |
| TESCO PLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/08/2013 |
| GSK PLC | Sales & Marketing | 01/01/2007 |
| DOLLAR TREE, INC. | Sales & Marketing | - |
Training of Alasdair James
| University of Portsmouth | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| TESCO PLC | Retail Trade |
| GSK PLC | Health Technology |
| DOLLAR TREE, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 3 |
|---|---|
Kmart Corp.
Kmart Corp. Discount StoresRetail Trade Kmart Corp. engages in retailing of general merchandise. It also offers pharmacy services. The company was founded by Sebastian S. Kresge in 1899 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Retail Trade |
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
 Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Pier 1 Imports, Inc. engages in the provision of retail stores and an e-commerce website conducting business. It offers furniture; rugs and curtains; dining and entertainment; pillows and cushions; decor; and lighting and candles. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Retail Trade |
| Tesco China |
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