Name: John Hadden
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Alshaya Group
John Hadden has served as Chief Executive Officer of Alshaya Group since 2020, following his role as Chief Operating Officer. Since assuming the role, Hadden has been leading a group-wide transformation programme focused on strengthening Alshaya’s position as a fully integrated omnichannel retailer. Hadden’s leadership is underpinned by a strong academic foundation.
He holds a Master’s degree in Project Management from the University of Reading, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in the same discipline from Woolmer Hill School. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Building, reinforcing his professional expertise in large-scale property development, infrastructure planning and operational governance. Having joined Alshaya Group in 1997 as Property Director, Hadden has played a central role in the development and management of the group’s retail and real estate assets. He progressed through senior leadership roles over more than two decades. This continuity of leadership has been instrumental in maintaining operational stability while driving strategic transformation.
