Paul Dennis returns to Central England Co-op as food retail head

Paul Dennis has returned to Central England Co-operative as its head of food retail.

The industry veteran, who has notched up 31 years in the sector, previously worked as head of operations at the society.

He rejoins after holding senior leadership positions with Conviviality Retail, My Local and, most recently, as retail director at Motor Fuel Group.

As well as leading the retail operations and store colleague teams across 260 food stores and petrol stations, he will be responsible for the store proposition and distribution depots for the society.

“I’m delighted to be returning to Central England Co-op and I am looking forward to combining my industry retail experience and former knowledge of the society to help drive our current and future success as well as supporting plans for continued growth and store development,” said Dennis.

“I’m especially looking forward to working alongside our amazing store colleagues again and working with the brilliant central teams to shape the continued success of our great customer offer.”