Co-op confirms appointment of new Group Supply Chain and Logistics Director

25 February 2026

Co-op is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Wilmot MBE to the role of Group Supply Chain and Logistics Director, Co-op Food and GCL (Group Commercial and Logistics).

A supply chain and logistics heavyweight, Andy will join the convenience retailer in April, working closely with the current incumbent, Derek Furnival, who leaves Co-op in June after 30 years’ service.

Andy is a highly experienced strategic leader in logistics and supply chain management, with a proven track record of over 30 years in delivering large-scale operational transformation and business growth. Until recently, Andy was Group Logistics and Supply Chain Director at A.F. Blakemore & Son and prior to that he worked for DHL Supply Chain as Operations Director on a variety of different contracts.

Andy Wilmot, said: “Moving to the front line of retail logistics and supply chain is something I'm really excited and passionate about and I can’t wait to start, as I take my experience and knowledge from previous roles to Co-op. Retail supply chains and logistic networks are complex environments and the backbone of retail operations, even more so at Co-op which services 8000 stores across its retail, wholesale and partnership set up. I see huge opportunities to be best in class and I am looking forward to working with the Co-op teams to make this happen”

(Photo: Andy Wilmot MBE)

Matt Hood, Group Managing Director, Co-op said: “As we continue to establish the new structure and move forward with our strategy to create a significant retail buying group, the strength of our supply and logistics operation cannot be underestimated. Andy’s experience and skills will enable a real step change in this space which, along with the focus on strengthening the commercial abilities of our buying team, means I’m confidently excited about what we can achieve in 2026 and beyond”

Matt continued: “As we are excited to welcome Andy, we are equally sad to say goodbye to Derek Furnival, who has served for 30 amazing years at our Co-op and who will be missed by everyone when he leaves with our very best wishes in June”

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Co-op Group is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, operating across food retail, funerals, insurance and legal services. Owned by 7 million active member-owners, Co-op exists to meet their needs and champion the causes they care about. With more than 2,300 food stores, 800 funeral homes and a wholesale business supplying around 8,000 additional outlets, Co-op employs 53,000 colleagues and generates annual revenues of over £11 billion. It is a recognised leader in ethical business and community-led programmes, creating long-term value for members and communities across the UK

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