Co-op has announced the appointment of Andy Wilmot MBE to the role of group supply chain and logistics director for Co-op Food and GCL (Group Commercial and Logistics).
A supply chain and logistics heavyweight, Wilmot will join the convenience retailer in April, working closely with the current incumbent, Derek Furnival, who leaves Co-op in June after 30 years of service.
Wilmot 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, he held the same role at A.F. Blakemore & Son, and prior to that worked for DHL on a variety of different contracts.
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 8,000 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”
Matt Hood, group managing director at Co-op, added: “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”
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