Report: Mason not take helm at Tesco, job to go to younger candidate

LONDON Tim Mason, ceo of Tesco's Fresh & Easy stores in the United States, is not looking to succeed Sir Terry Leahy as head of Tesco, according to reports.

As reported by the Financial Times, Mason said in a visit to some of the Fresh & Easy stores that he would not being following in Leahy's footsteps and that the position would go to a younger candidate. Mason is 50 years old.

Among the officers vying for the top spot are Phil Clarke (47), international director, and Richard Brasher (45), trading director, both want the top job, the Times reported. However, they may be passed over for younger executives.