E-Commerce Appointments at J Sainsbury Plc

Sainsbury(J) PLC
15 March 2000


E-COMMERCE APPOINTMENTS AT J SAINSBURY plc

J Sainsbury plc announces two new appointments to accelerate its development
in E-Commerce.

Angela Megson (41), is appointed  Director, E-Commerce for Sainsbury's
Supermarkets Ltd. Previously Director, Sainsburys Local, Angela has spent
nearly 20 years in the retail sector and began her career at Marks & Spencer
in stores and buying.  More recently her role at  Sainsbury's included 
Trading Director with buying responsibility for the Prepared Food Division.
Her new appointment will take effect on 20 March 2000 and she will report to
Sir Peter Davis.

Patrick McHugh (47) joined J Sainsbury plc on 14 March 2000 as Director, Group
E-Commerce. Reporting to Sir Peter Davis, he is responsible for developing the
Group's E-Commerce strategy and developing links between the different parts
of the Group that will offer new value to customers. A former senior
management consultant and engineer, Patrick recently worked with EDS and AT
Kearney creating a new international practice in the strategic application of
technology in business.

Sir Peter Davis, Group Chief Executive J Sainsbury plc said:
'These are significant appointments and a clear signal about the development
of the business. We intend  that E-Commerce will form an integral part of our
offer to customers and we will also be looking at innovative ways of using all
aspects of our business to create new value.'

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