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Scotmid Co Op Appoints Karen Scott As New Chief Executive Officer

Oct 03, 2023•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Scotmid Co

Karen Scott
Edinburgh

Description

Scott is currently chief operating officer and former head of SemiChem at Scotmid, with 36 years of experience in the retail sector. She will take up the role in August 2024, remaining in her current role until May of next year when she will become Chief Executive Designate before taking over from outgoing CEO John Brodie.

Company Information

Company

Scotmid Co

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

An independent co-operative with approximately 187 Scotmid food stores, 64 Semichem stores, 17 Scotmid Funerals offices and 9 Lakes & Dales stores. Serving and supporting communities in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England since 1859.

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