Lincolnshire Co-op has added two new members to its executive leadership team.
Karen Bennett, who is currently senior director of people services at Asda, will join Lincolnshire Co-op as its new chief people officer, taking up the role on 1 September.
Meanwhile, Andy Warman, who currently works as head of strategy and transformation at Lincolnshire Co-op, is to take up the newly-created Executive Leadership Team role of chief transformation officer on 9 June. Interim Chief People Officer Jerome Lopez will leave Lincolnshire Co-op in September.
Both roles will feed into delivering the society’s Purpose Beyond Profit 2030 business strategy, which includes developing the society’s foundational infrastructure and investing in schemes to ensure the society’s long-term sustainability, including exploring new opportunities in healthcare and housing.
As chief people officer, Bennett will oversee human resources, talent and acquisition, learning and development and engagement, and will spearhead a new people and culture strategy.
In his role as chief transformation officer, Warman will lead Lincolnshire Co-op’s IT and digital functions and project management of transformation initiatives and oversee strategic property development.
CEO Alison Hands said: “I’m delighted to welcome both Karen and Andy to the Executive Leadership Team. We are in a period of change so it is a great time to be part of Lincolnshire Co-op and help transform our 164-year-old business so it’s fit for the future and can continue fulfilling its purpose of making life better in communities for many, many years to come.
“Karen’s energy, experience and values-based leadership skills will help us shape our people strategy and ensure we’re a first-choice employer. Andy’s track record of leading transformational projects is second to none, and he’ll ensure that drive and vision will continue to move us forward.”
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