I have extensive commercial experience gained from working in large corporate organisations on many well known household brands; which has been nicely complemented with my most recent experience as an organisational psychologist working with organisations on strategic direction, leadership development change management and workplace wellbeing.

I was originally motivated to join the Southern Co-op Board of Directors because of synergies between my personal values and those of the Co-operative. I have valued the learning opportunities that being a Board Member of Southern Co-op has given me and I do my utmost to ensure I am representing our members when making board related decisions; I continue to be impressed with how the Society operates, with its emphasis on supporting local communities and aligning to UN strategic development goals.

As part of my role at Southern Co-op, I sit on the Governance and Membership Committee and the Remuneration Committee and have played an integral role in driving forward our diversity and inclusion agenda.

On a personal note, I am particularly affectionate about the Co-operative as a brand and organisation; I grew up with my grandmother doing all of her shopping at her local Co-operative – she even planned her own funeral with the help of the Co-operative end of life services. I have myself always had a Southern Co-op as my corner shop, so have been a regular customer for many years!