Tulip Ltd has appointed Steve Murrells for the newly created role of CEO for its UK operations. Steve Murrells, who will take up his position in early October, will report directly to Carsten Jakobsen, who remains Chairman of the Board of Tulip Ltd and Vice CEO/President International of Danish Crown.
Steve Murrells, 44, brings with him a wealth of experience gained in a variety of positions with Tesco PLC, including Commercial Director, Fresh Foods, CEO of One Stop Stores, and most recently he was responsible for the integration of Dobbies, the UK’s second-biggest chain of garden centres with 25 stores.
Tulip is already a very successful business, and in my new role I will be helping to shape the future of the UK operations. I am looking forward to working with my new colleagues to build on Tulip’s market-leading position in the UK market, says Steve Murrells on his appointment in autumn 2009.