Co-operative CEO to retire in 2013

The Co-operative Group, which is both a convenience store operator and a financial services provider, has announced that its Group Chief Executive intends to retire in May 2013, aged 63, after six years in his current role and 45 years working within the wider Co-operative group.

The Co-operative Group, which is both a convenience store operator and a financial services provider, has announced that its Group Chief Executive intends to retire in May 2013, aged 63, after six years in his current role and 45 years working within the wider Co-operative group.

Peter Marks became Chief Executive of The Co-operative Group in 2007 after the merger of the Group with United Co-operatives, which he had previously led.

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