Justin King (businessman)

Justin King
Born (1961-05-17) 17 May 1961
London, England
EducationTudor Grange Grammar School
Alma materSolihull Sixth Form College
University of Bath
OccupationBusinessman
Years active1983–present
TitleFormer CEO of J Sainsbury plc
Term2004–2014
PredecessorSir Peter Davis
SuccessorMike Coupe

Justin Matthew King CBE (born 17 May 1961) is an English businessman. He was the CEO of J Sainsbury plc, parent company of the supermarket chain Sainsbury's, for ten years before stepping down in July 2014.

King was previously Director of Food at Marks and Spencer and has held senior positions at Asda. King was involved in the introduction of Häagen-Dazs ice cream to the UK and has worked for Pepsi-Cola International and Mars.