Richard Pennycook
British businessperson

Richard Pennycook

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British businessperson
Gender:
Male
Places:
United KingdomGreat Britain
Is:
BusinesspersonBusiness executive
Work field:
Business
Birth:
February 1964
Awards:
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Biography

Richard John Pennycook (born February 1964) was chief executive officer of the Co-operative Group.

Pennycook took the position as CEO in 2014 after being named Chief Financial Officer in 2013.

In 2013, he became Chairman of The Hut Group, an online retailer in North-West England with multiple brands.

In 2016, he received The Clarity Retail Leader of the Year award.

In February 2017, Co-op announced that Richard Pennycook was stepping down as CEO of The Co-operative Group after three years at the helm, with Steve Murrells (previously CEO of Co-op Food division) taking charge.