Shirine Khoury-Haq to become Co-op’s first female CEO

The Co-op Group has announced that Shirine Khoury-Haq will takeover from the current chief executive in May.

Khoury-Haq will be the first woman chief executive in the Group’s history.

She takes over from Steve Murrells, who has worked for the Co-op for 10 years and held the role of CEO for five years.

“I am proud to be part of a wonderful organisation that contributes so much to our communities and our country,” said Khoury-Haq. “We have lots to do and I am looking forward to working with my 60,000 colleagues, Allan and our Board to continue to make the Co-op a special place to work while providing great products and services to our customers and members.”

    Share Story:

Recent Stories


Supplying demand: how fashion retailers can meet the needs of customers and still be sustainable
The fashion industry is no stranger to breaking the mould and setting trends, but the pursuit of style can come at a huge cost to the environment.

New legislation, such as the European Union's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, will set mandatory minimums for the inclusion of recycled fibres in textiles, making them longer-lasting and easier to repair.

The Very Group
The Very Group transformed range and assortment planning using Board.

Watch the full video

Advertisement