08:00 - 09:30
Registration and refreshments
09:30 – 09:40
Welcome
Guy Ousey
Head of Audience Engagement, IGD
09:40 – 10:00
IGD Business Briefing
What’s changed with the economy and shoppers since we last met in 2022.
James Walton
Chief Economist, IGD
Nicola Knight
Insight Manager, IGD
10:00 - 10:10
Delivering an essential update on the world of Co-op and Pure Convenience, setting the scene for day’s agenda and what to expect.
Matt Hood
Managing Director of
Co-op Food, Co-op
10:10 - 10:25
Bringing to life the Co-op Difference, Membership proposition and why being member owned really matters.
Kenyatte Nelson
Chief Membership & Customer Officer, Co-op
10:25 - 10:35
Sharing a compelling customer proposition that delivers quality, value and pure convenience.
Adele Balmforth
Proposition Director, Co-op
10:35 – 10:45
Showcasing our Sustainability strategy; what it means for us, for you and the grocery industry. Bringing to life how we’ll succeed together through co-operation.
Guy Stuart
Director of Technical, Agriculture and Sustainability, Co-op
Nicole Tallant
Head of Delicious Food, Co-op
10:45 – 11:15
Refreshment Break
11:15 - 11:25
How we bring the proposition to life and drive growth through strategic partnerships with our suppliers.
Sinead Bell
Commercial Director of Food, Co-op
11:25 - 12:25
Presenting the real success stories that showcase the best of supplier and Co-op collaborations as well as answering all of your questions.
Rebecca Oliver-Mooney
Head of Commercial (Range), Co-op
Greg Goodwin
Head of Commercial (Price & Promotion),
Co-op
John Dickson
Head of Commercial (Price and Promotion),
Co-op
Tom Bradley
Head of Category (Quality), Co-op
Ayaz Alam
Commercial Director (Wholesale), Nisa
12:25 – 12:45
Q&A with the Heads of Commercial
Rebecca Oliver-Mooney
Head of Commercial (Range), Co-op
John Dickson
Head of Commercial, Co-op
Tom Bradley
Head of Category (Quality), Co-op
Andrew Needham
Head of Commercial and Supplier Operations, Co-op
12:45 – 14:00
Lunch with additional category zone networking time
As Co-op brings membership and values to life, we invite you to join them for a delicious lunch and networking. You’ll have easy access to each of the Co-op commercial teams as well as Co-op leaders in this engaging space.
14:00 – 14:15
Sharing how we can win with our Co-op customers by delivering the right products in a way that makes good business sense for all of us.
Nick Cornwell
Head of Supply Chain, Co-op
Kate Graham
Operations Director of Co-op Food, Co-op
14:15 – 14:35
This panel of industry leaders will share their take on the channels and innovations used so customers can access products and love Co-op.
Chris Conway
Director of E-Commerce, Co-op
Martin Rogers
Director of Partnership Development, Co-op
14:30 – 14:35
Introduction to the Executive Leadership Team
14:35 - 15:00
Executive Leadership Team Q&A
An open conversation with the Executive Team.
Adele Balmforth
Proposition Director, Co-op
Sinead Bell
Commercial Director of Food, Co-op
Matt Hood
Managing Director of Co-op Food, Co-op
Kate Graham
Operations Director of Co-op Food, Co-op
Nick Cornwell
Head of Supply, Co-op
Kenyatte Nelson
Chief Membership & Customer Officer, Co-op
Chris Conway
Director of E-Commerce, Co-op
15:00
Event close
Join the Co-op team at the Pioneer Awards at 19:00 after the Trade Briefing.
Purchase tickets direct from the Pioneer Awards website.