About Ken Murphy
Born 1966. Ken Murphy is a business executive.
Career Murphy started his career at Procter & Gamble. After Walgreens took over Boots in 2014, he rose to become chief commercial officer and president of global brands at the parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance. He succeeded Dave Lewis on 1 October 2020. In May 2024, the Tesco PLC annual report revealed that Murphy had received a £10 million pay package for the year to February 2024, doubling his prior year's earnings. This comprised £4.7 million in pay and bonuses, up from £4.3 million, with the rest from shares that were awarded to Murphy when he joined and paid out after he surpassed a number of performance targets.
Personal life Murphy is married with three children.
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Who is Ken Murphy?
Irish businessman
When was Ken Murphy born?
Ken Murphy was born in 1966 in Cork.
What is Ken Murphy's occupation?
Ken Murphy is a business executive.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ken Murphy (businessman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Murphy. https://biography.guide/ken-murphy-business-executive/
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