Mark Given

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Mark Given is Chief Marketing, Data and Sustainability Officer at Sainsbury’s, leading the company’s brand, customer insight, data and sustainability strategy. His role brings together marketing, digital, and ESG priorities to support Sainsbury’s long-term growth and customer engagement.

A key part of Mark’s leadership has been embedding sustainability into Sainsbury’s core strategy. Since 2021, he has overseen all sustainability activity, including delivery of Sainsbury’s “Plan for Better” targets, ensuring environmental and social priorities are aligned with commercial and customer outcomes

He also plays an active role in advancing inclusion. As Operating Board sponsor for the LGBT+ inclusion agenda since 2024, Mark champions diversity initiatives, supporting efforts to create a more inclusive workplace and customer environment.

Before joining Sainsbury’s, he held senior leadership roles across retail and consumer goods, building expertise in brand development, customer strategy and transformation. His work focuses on connecting data insights with clear, customer-focused propositions.