Sainsbury’s CEO among business leaders recognised in new year honours

Simon Roberts, who has been chief executive of Sainsbury’s since 2020, has been recognised for his services to the retail industry. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/Reuters

The boss of Sainsbury’s who helped turn around the grocer’s fortunes is among leading figures from the business world to be recognised in the new year honours list.

Simon Roberts, who has been chief executive of the UK’s second largest supermarket since 2020, has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to the retail industry.