Sterling Supergroup has confirmed that it will adopt a new management structure when chief executive Anne Tomlinson retires at the end of the year, after more than 40 years with the buying group.
There will not be a replacement chief executive and existing head office staff will be promoted with Vanessa Cooper becoming group co-ordinator and Sue Garnham, company secretary and financial controller. Tomlinson will retain a small consultancy role and additional support staff will be employed.
Over the past year the main board of the Sterling Supergroup has been working closely together to negotiate contracts on a wide range of products and nominate new suppliers.
Tomlinson said: "Our group has always been a true co-operative and the direct involvement of members in negotiations has been a great success. They are after all, at the sharp end of the business, are fully aware of what is going on in their trading areas and know what their customers want."
She added: "The group has gone through many changes over the years and I am delighted to be going out at a high point. Our business has grown quite dramatically over the past four years. Two more members, MKG and David Hughes joined recently."
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