East of England Co-op appoints new president and vice-president

East of England Co-op has elected its former vice-president, Joy Burnford, to the role of president, with Mandy Errington filling the vice-president position. 

News comes after Frank Moxon stepped down from his role as president of the company, having held the post for four years. He will, however, remain a board director. 

Founder of a business that advises businesses on how to progress gender equality, Burnford has also published a book called ‘Don’t Fix Women: The Practical Path to Gender Equality at Work’. 

Meanwhile, vice-president Errington has been re-elected to the board of directors, and has been recognised as one of the UK’s top female entrepreneurs. She has successfully run her own fashion boutique for the past 12 years, and prior to that, worked for the East of England Co-op as head of marketing. 

The new leadership duo will oversee more than 200 branches in the East of England Co-op network, encompassing funeral care, food, travel, security and property businesses across five counties in the region. 

Burnford said: “My aim as president will be to ensure we return the Society to profit after a few economically challenging years. I also want our attention to focus on meeting the needs of our members – the owners of our Society – and the communities we serve.

“I would like to sincerely thank Frank, our outgoing President for his tenacity, dedication and unwavering focus on our members, customers and colleagues during some turbulent times.” 

Errington added: “Stepping into the role of vice-president is an honour and a privilege that I truly value. After serving a term as a director and being re-elected, I see this opportunity as a chance to build on my experience and make more of an impact within the organisation. 

“I am passionate about building stronger connections with our members and supporting local initiatives.”