Rich Beaumont

Retailer | Chief Technology Officer | Transformation Director

Woking, England, United Kingdom

About

Strategic technology executive with >20 years’ experience driving digital transformation, IT strategy, and large-scale programme delivery within the retail sector. Proven track record of leading high-profile initiatives, optimising operating models, and transitioning to cutting-edge technology solutions in legacy estates to enhance business performance and customer experience within FTSE 100 organisations.

Experience

  • Director of Technology at Sainsbury's
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Responsible for all Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics systems across both Product and Engineering functions.

  • Marks and Spencer (5 yrs 10 mos)
    • CTO - Food
      Apr 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Part of the Food Group Executive Leadership team representing Digital & Technology across Product, Engineering and Delivery functions

    • CTO - Group Support
      May 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Chief Technology Officer responsible for M&S Group Systems - Finance (SAP), HR (Oracle HCM), Corporate, Property and ESG.

    • Head of Product
      Jun 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr

      Responsible for creating and running the Product-led function for the M&S Food business.

  • Senior Manager at Accenture
    Sep 2005 - Jan 2020 · 14 yrs 5 mos

    Aligned to Products | Retail Operating Group - deployed across Delivery, Consulting and Strategy engagements. Co-led the "Multi-Speed IT" Operating Practice to advise retail clients on navigating transition to Product-led delivery in complex legacy environments.

  • Technology Strategy at The Body Shop
    May 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Worked with the CIO and their direct reports to define the Technology Strategy and associated Operating Model (down to role level) as part of a business wide transformation programme.

  • Programme Manager at New Look
    Sep 2015 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Led £10m international hybris eCommerce implementation.