Co-operative Group Limited Appointment of Group CEO (8196W)

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Co-operative Group Limited

23 August 2022

Co-op Group appoints Shirine Khoury-Haq as CEO

The Co-op has today, 23 August, announced that Shirine Khoury-Haq, has been appointed as Group CEO.

Commenting, Allan Leighton, Chair of Co-op said; "I'm delighted that Shirine has accepted the invitation to lead and develop our Co-op into the future, tackling the challenges presented by the highly uncertain and volatile external environment.

"Shirine has proven leadership qualities and a deep level of transformational experience, and the Board has been impressed by her desire to prioritise on activity that will deliver a strong financial Co-op for our members, whilst maintaining a focus on our vision and wider social commitments."

Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq said; "I am proud and honoured to lead this wonderful and unique organisation. The Co-op is the original business with purpose and I am looking forward to delivering even more on this promise, working to co-operate for a fairer world.

"There is a lot to do but we also have so much to build upon. Our Food and Life Services businesses are leaders in their markets, we have a differentiated vision and amazing Co-op colleagues, with links into communities and other co-operatives. Together, we will continue to succeed and deliver for the benefit of our members, our customers and their communities."

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Press contacts:

   Russ Brady                Co-op                Tel: 07880 784442 
   Cat Turner                 Co-op                Tel: 07834 090783

Notes to editors:

Co-op is one of the world's largest consumer co-operatives with interests across food, funerals, insurance and legal services. Owned by millions of UK consumers, the Co-op operates over 2,500 food stores, over 800 funeral homes and provides products to over 5,000 other stores, including those run by independent co-operative societies and through its wholesale business, Nisa Retail Limited.

Employing almost 60,000 people, the Co-op has an annual turnover of over GBP11billion and is a recognised leader for its social goals and community-led programmes. The Co-op exists to meet members' needs and stand up for the things they believe in.

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