Tesco boss to step down after inappropriate behaviour allegations

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Friday, Mr Allan said the claims against him were “utterly baseless”, although he had previously apologised for one allegation that he had commented on a woman’s figure. Tesco, which investigated the allegation, said on Friday: “This review has not identified any evidence or complaints in relation to John at the Tesco 2022 AGM or at all in his tenure as Tesco chair.” Board member Byron Grote said: “John has made a valuable contribution to Tesco during his eight years as chair. “While we have received no complaints about John’s conduct and made no findings of wrongdoing, these allegations risk becoming a distraction to Tesco.” Mr Grote will serve as interim chairman until someone can be found to do the job full time. In a statement issued separately to Tesco, Mr Allan said: “It is with regret that I am having to prematurely stand down from my position as chair of Tesco Plc following the anonymous and unsubstantiated allegations made against me, as reported by The Guardian.