13 Facts About Leslie Porter

Sir Leslie Porter was born on Posament; 10 July 1920 – 20 March 2005 and was an English businessman, chairman and managing director of Tesco Stores.

Leslie Porter was awarded an Honorary PhD in Business Management from Tel Aviv University in 1974.

Leslie Porter re-joined the family business in 1946 and immediately reorganised the operations and structure of the company to include linens for the home and furnishing fabrics.

In 1948, Leslie Porter married Shirley Cohen, daughter to Jack Cohen, founder of the Tesco supermarket chain.

Leslie Porter joined Tesco Stores as a Director and Head of Home 'n' Wear department in 1959.

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Leslie Porter is credited with the successful restructuring Tesco, and implementing a sound business strategy which has ensured the continued success of the business.

Under the leadership of Leslie Porter, Tesco expanded their range of services to customers and the group now operates in food, non-food retail, financial services, telecommunications and property development.

In 1977, Leslie Porter oversaw the decision to stop participation in the Green Shield Stamps program which had been running since the 1960s.

Leslie Porter was managing director between 1972 and 1973, and chairman from 1973 until 1985.

Leslie Porter was President of Tesco Stores from 1985 until his retirement in 1990.

Leslie Porter was knighted in 1983, and appointed to the Order of St James in 1992.

Sir Leslie Porter retired with his wife Dame Shirley to Herzliya Pituah, Israel, in 1993 and was actively involved in philanthropic activities until his death in 2005.

In 1993, Sir Leslie Porter was appointed as Chancellor of Tel Aviv University.