Kate Allum

Kate Allum is a board member of the Co-op Group and the former chief executive of the dairy group First Milk. She is currently newsworthy due to her appointment as interim CEO of the Co-op Group, effective March 29th. This appointment follows the departure of Shirine Khoury-Haq, who stepped down after a challenging year for the Co-op, marked by a cyber-attack, financial losses, and reports of a toxic work environment. Allum will lead the company while the board searches for a permanent replacement. Her previous experience as a CEO, particularly in the food sector, positions her as a capable leader to stabilize the Co-op during this transitional period and address the challenges the group is currently facing.