Shirine Khoury-Haq

Shirine Khoury-Haq recently stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of the Co-op Group after a challenging year for the organization. Her departure, announced in late March, follows a period marked by a cyber-attack that negatively impacted the retailer's financial performance, pushing it into the red. Additionally, there have been reports of a "toxic" work culture within the Co-op. Despite the company's struggles, Khoury-Haq's total annual pay package for 2025 amounted to £1.9 million, including a £165,000 bonus approved by the board despite falling sales and underlying losses. Kate Allum, a board member and former boss of First Milk, has been appointed as interim CEO while the Co-op searches for a permanent replacement. Khoury-Haq's exit and her compensation package have drawn attention amid the Co-op's financial difficulties and internal issues.