Sir Peter Davis, who turned around the Prudential, the British insurer, has been brought in to do the same with Sainsbury.

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In addition, two businessmen, Sir Peter Davis of Prudential, an insurer, and Martin Taylor of Barclays bank, are involved in separate groups advising ministers on aspects of the reforms.

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But he said the Sainsbury family believed it was in the interests of the company and its shareholders to approve the remuneration report "given that it has no implications for Sir Peter Davis".

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