Jayesh Bhayani has left Tesco, where he spent the past ten years and served as Chief Product and Technology Officer.

In a LinkedIn post, he said: "A couple of weeks ago, I officially retired from Tesco. When I made this choice a few months back, it came down to a personal decision to relocate from the UK, rather than a desire to leave Tesco."

"While there is quite a lot to say about commercial milestones, transformation metrics, and deliveries, I would rather focus on what actually drives an organisation of this magnitude - its culture."

He added: "Tesco is fundamentally built on great individuals and team-ship across the business. It remains one of the most authentically people-centric companies I have ever encountered. It is incredibly rare to find an enterprise operating at this massive scale that still maintains such genuine support for its colleagues. The culture here runs deep."

"To everyone across the business I have had the privilege of working alongside over the last decade, ‘Thank You’. You have made these past ten years an exceptional chapter of my life and contributed immensely to my own personal growth. I wish you my very best for the future."

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Grocery retail will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, which celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world, have now closed for entries. Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

Check out our 2026 shortlists and finalists here.

We received a record number of entries this year and many fantastic examples of technology excellence driving transformative change across the global retail sector.

Congratulations to all those who made it through the initial submission process! It’s now over to our star studded judging panel who will decide the winners to be announced at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London. 

The event will be held on Wednesday, 4th November and consist of a drinks reception, three course meal, awards ceremony presided over by award winning stand-up comedian, presenter, actor and broadcaster, Aurie Styla, and after party until 1am.

Click here to book your place at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, 4th November.