David Reid

Sir David Edward Reid (born 5 February 1947) is a British businessman and chartered accountant. He was until 2011 the chairman of Tesco, Britain's largest supermarket chain.

Early life Reid was educated at Fettes College and Aberdeen University.

Career Reid qualified as a chartered accountant with Peat Marwick Mitchell in 1970.

He was appointed chief accountant for Philips Video and then for International Stores before becoming finance director of Tesco in 1985.

Charitable work He is a director of the Tesco Charity Trust which spends circa £5m per annum on good causes. He is a past chairman of Whizz-Kidz, a charity which seeks to help disabled children.

Honours Reid was knighted in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to business and charity.