James Bailey (born 1973/1974) is the executive director (CEO) of the UK's Waitrose supermarket chain.
Bailey was educated at Lewes Old Grammar School, and Lancaster University.
[2] He worked for Sainsbury's for 18 years, rising to grocery buying director, before leaving in 2019.
[3] Bailey joined Waitrose in April 2020 as its executive director (CEO).
[4] He replaced former MD Rob Collins, who left in January.