London

I want to continue to deliver for our members. During the Cost of Living Crisis I got the business to invest in Member Prices to reduce the impact of rising food costs. I successfully lobbied for a change in the law to make violence against shop workers a standalone offence. I championed widening participation so more members can engage in our democracy. I want to continue to do this and much, much more!

I bring over 30 years experience of working with the public in a range of roles across all sectors. These include sales and marketing roles in the travel industry, teaching and management in Further Education, and currently as a chair in the adult and youth magistrates court. Equality, education and speaking up for others have been a priority throughout my life and career and I relish the opportunity to contribute to the Co op community.

I am a trusted businessman and former managing director of a large international architects who specialised in the design of retail, shopping places, leisure and F&B, working directly with companies such as M&S, Tesco and John Lewis. I also have 16 years experience of being a Trustee of two retail focused educational trusts in the UK and across Europe. I believe I can add an interesting and committed perspective to Co-op.

I live in Kingston with my 5 children who eat a lot! I'm passionate that food is affordable, nutritious and responsibly produced with farmers treated fairly. Co-op's shops are vital community hubs and the colleagues who serve us must feel supported, safe and rewarded. With experience of senior roles in retail for the past 20 years, I'll use my skills to support and challenge the Co-op to keep "doing business right" for all of us.

I have worked for the Co-op Group for 22 years, currently working as a store manager. Our ways of being and our values and principles are in alignment with my personal values. As a store manager, I have worked in several leadership roles, supporting my area manager and colleagues to deliver our commercial targets and Co-op's community initiatives while 'Co-operating to build more value for our member-owners every day'.

I've been an active Co-op Member for 30 years, including director for 12 years on the Co-op Group Board (and subsequently Co-operative Financial Services). I have a wealth of experience and understanding of our businesses. I care passionately that we remain commercially successful, while always true to our Co-operative Values & Principles. I will work hard for our communities and colleagues to give all members a strong voice.