Co-op Food appoints new chief executive

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The Co-operative Group has appointed Steve Murrells as the new chief executive of its food business. He replaces Tim Hurrell who retired last year.

Murrells, who will report to group chief executive, Peter Marks, will join the group from Danish meat company, Tulip, where he is UK chief executive.

Prior to that he held senior positions with Tesco, including CEO for One Stop stores; Commercial Director Fresh Foods, and, most recently, he was responsible for the integration of the Dobbies garden centre business. He has also previously worked in buying and trading for Sainsbury's.

Murrells will take up his new post in July.

Commenting on his appointment  Murrells said: "The Co-operative Group has made enormous strides in its food business and this is an exciting time to be leading the team as we focus on delivering the full potential of The Co-operative brand for the benefit of our customers and members."   

The Co-operative Group has also promoted Sean Toal to the new position of chief operating officer Food, reporting to Murrells. Toal was previously commercial director Food.

Group CEO  Peter Marks explained: "As a result of the acquisition and integration of Somerfield, The Co-operative Group has experienced phenomenal growth, and is once again a major force in food retailing. These appointments reflect this. Steve and Sean bring to their new positions a wealth of experience and complementary skills to make us more efficient and more customer focussed as we move through the next phase of our development as the UK's leading community retailer."

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