Elaine Dean

I am a lifelong co-operator and have been an elected member at Central Society and its forbears for over 43 years. I am currently on my second term as President. On the Members’ Council, I represent Co-operative Press where I’ve been a director since 2008 and Chair 2013-19 and 2021 to present. I’ve previously been a Co-operative College governor, Vice Chair of Supporters Direct and a member of the Co-op Group’s former national Values & Principles Committee representing all the independent societies.

I want to see a strong and democratic Co-op Group for the good of all the movement.