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Co-op Group has confirmed a significant shake-up of its executive leadership team, marked by the departure of three senior directors. The announcement, made on 25 June 2026, includes the exit of Group Managing Director Matt Hood, who is leaving the business to pursue a new role outside of the food retail sector.
Joining Mr Hood in his departure are Nicole Tallant, Director of Fresh and Chilled, and Tom Bradley, Director of Strategy and Supplier Relationships. All three directors will remain with the business for several months to ensure a stable transition of responsibilities.
Leadership Transitions and New Roles
The departures follow a period of transition within the organisation’s senior management structure. The individuals exiting the business are moving into the following roles or sectors:
Matt Hood (Group Managing Director)
Leaving in September to pursue a role completely outside of the grocery and food retail sector.
Tom Bradley (Director of Strategy and Supplier Relationships)
Joining Deliveroo as Commercial Director.
Nicole Tallant (Director of Fresh and Chilled)
Departing for a position outside of the grocery retail industry.
Internal Restructuring and Reporting Lines
In response to these changes, the company has confirmed a series of internal appointments to lead its commercial and supply chain operations. These individuals will report directly to Kate Allum:
Imran Rasul: Currently Chief Procurement Officer, he will step into the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer to lead the commercial and supply chain teams.
Andy Wilmot: Will take on the leadership of the logistics team.
These changes form part of a broader restructuring effort within the Co-op Group executive team, following previous high-profile exits including former Group CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq and Quick Commerce Managing Director Chris Conway.
