University recruits Asda exec
ASDA executive Nick Agarwal is set to join the University of Sheffield.
The store chain’s strategic communications director is to become the university’s new director of corporate affairs.
Mr Agarwal has been with Asda since 1996 including three years in the US working for parent group Walmart.
He said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the team at the University of Sheffield. It has a global reputation for outstanding research and teaching and is committed to communicating the positive impact of its work on the lives of its students, graduates and those who benefit from its world-class research.
“I’m looking forward to helping the University achieve its ambitious goals, continuing to build its reputation and working in partnership with business, industry and government.”
Mr Agarwal’s career also includes spells with National & Provincial Building Society, BAE Systems and Thomas Cook.
University of Sheffield vice-chancellor Keith Burnett said: “I am delighted that Nick Agarwal is joining us in Sheffield. As a University we are committed to developing our strengths as a world-class academic institution which effectively communicates the value and potential of our work to all our partners, both here in the UK and overseas.
“Nick joins a team of professional staff committed to this vision, and his outstanding track record in communications in the UK and internationally, as well as his insights into the potential of digital media, will be vitally important to our work over the coming years.”
