Question 1: Why do you think you would be a good director of Southern Co-op?
As a qualified ICAEW FCA and when partner in a leading professional accountancy practice, I had a proven successful record working with clients and team members across a diverse range of business sectors, locations and individuals. Post retirement I have continued to demonstrate directorship skills including Court and Finance Committee Member of 800 year old City Livery Company, Trustee/Treasurer of a local museum charity, Chair of the Joint Audit Committee of Essex Police Fire Crime Commissioner and Governor of Lord Wandsworth College.

Question 2: How do you demonstrate Southern Co-op’s values in your own life?
The TEAM approach is based on agreeing on the task to be achieved, building a team and developing individuals within it. I have built my business life on TEAM building principles which link with the co-operative core values. My skills are very aligned in a co-operative setting, supporting a) people helping each other working together for mutual benefit b) self responsibility where individuals play a full part in the organisation c) equality of members’ rights and benefits d) equity of members treated justly and fairly e) solidarity with members and other co-operatives and f) in a democratic way, members having appropriate control. My third attempt seeking a role supports my giving back ethos.

Question 3: Why do you want to be a director of Southern Co-op? 

• Remaining active in retirement with NED paid roles and enjoyable pastimes
• I wish to be a director of Southern Co-op with its community ethos