Co-operative Group appoints new HR director

The Co-operative Group has appointed Rebecca Skitt as is its new group HR director.

Skitt will join the retailer in March from Barclays where she led the HR function for the global retail and business banking division. Prior to Barclays, Skitt worked with Unilever as vice president human resources for the global foods category.

Commenting on the appointment, Peter Marks, Co-operative Group chief executive, said: “I’m delighted Rebecca is joining us. She has a great track record in transforming organisational culture, capability and performance and I wish her every success in her new role.”

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