Co-op property director departs

Geoff Player, the Co-op’s director of commercial and investment property, has left the business after 22 years.

Player, who oversaw the asset management and divestment of the Co-op’s property investment portfolio, at its peak valued at £350m, said: “It has been an amazing organisation to work for with such a diverse asset base. But having worked-up and sold on much of the investment portfolio, now is a good time to move on.”

Ian Ellis, chief financial officer, said: “I’d like to recognise the great contribution Geoff has made to the Co-op over his 22 years of service and wish him well for the future.”