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The East of England Co-op has named Andy Rigby as its acting CEO for a minimum of 12 months, bringing over 40 years of retail leadership experience to the role.
The big picture: Rigby, who joined the company as Chief Operations Officer in early 2022, will lead the organisation's drive towards sustainable profit while maintaining its commitment to local communities.
What they're saying: "Andy has proven himself to be a force for good in many ways for our Society," said Joy Burnford, President of the East of England Co-op.
Rigby called it "an honour to lead the East of England Co-op on our exciting journey" and praised the his "3,000 incredible colleagues who continue to work so hard for our co-op."
Background: Before becoming COO in 2022, Rigby held senior executive roles across various retail formats in UK, EU and international markets.
What's next: The acting CEO's focus remains on customers, colleagues, members and communities, according to Rigby.
The bottom line: The East of England Co-op's new acting CEO will oversee operations for an organisation with 3,000 employees across East Anglia.
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