Corkman Murphy takes over as Tesco CEO at challenging time

He faces the long-term impact of coronavirus crisis, a recession, and possible Brexit disruption

Corkman Ken Murphy takes over tomorrow as new Tesco chief executive.

Cork-born businessman Ken Murphy officially takes over as Tesco group chief executive tomorrow, succeeding former boss Dave Lewis.

Mr Murphy was announced as Tesco’s new boss last year, but formally joins when the supermarket giant is facing huge challenges.