Scotmid Co-op has announced Karen Scott as its new CEO.
Scott is currently chief operating officer and former head of SemiChem at Scotmid, with 36 years of experience in the retail sector. She will take up the role in August 2024, remaining in her current role until May of next year when she will become Chief Executive Designate before taking over from outgoing CEO John Brodie.
Commenting on her new role, Scott said “it really is an honour to be appointed to this position”. “It is a huge responsibility to take over from John next year,” she said. “In my 22 years at Scotmid I have worked in a number of senior roles including Head of SemiChem and Chief Operating Officer Retail.
“Obviously it is a major step up to be CEO but I am ready for all the challenges that lie ahead. I am looking forward to working with the Board and John in the lead up to next August.”
President of Scotmid Jim Watson congratulated Scott on her new role in the business. “Karen has impressed the Board over a number of years with her work at SemiChem and retail in general. She further enhanced the Board’s positive impression of her during the interview process and we had no hesitation in making this appointment.”
Current CEO John Brodie also welcomed the announcement. “I am absolutely delighted that the Board has appointed Karen to become the future CEO of Scotmid. I have worked with Karen for the past 22 years and seen her career progress over that time. It is especially pleasing that the Board has been able to make an internal appointment. It will now be business as usual as we look forward to our full year results next May and the handover to Karen in August.”
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