Asda security chief replaced, retailer sheds jobs during Walmart tech divorce

Asda is progressing with its multi-year separation from Walmart’s IT systems amid leadership changes, with CISO Simon Langley departing and Mike Amos expected to replace him. The retailer has migrated from Walmart’s SAP to S/4HANA on Azure and nearly completed rollout of the Manhattan warehouse system, while project costs have risen to £430 million and completion is now anticipated in early 2025. The company is prioritizing conversion at 850 sites, adjusting post-holiday timelines for larger stores, and imposing new restrictions and oversight for contractors, alongside requiring more in-office work for staff.