New president for the Co-operative Society

Thursday 05 June 2014

Former Senator Ben Shenton has been elected president of The Channel Islands’ Co-operative Society to replace former Guernsey Deputy Peter Roffey

Mr Shenton, the former vice president, was elected as his replacement at the AGM held in May. Alexander Fearn from Jersey and Tanya Dorrity from Guernsey were chosen to fill the roles of joint vice president, the first time the board has had two members occupy the vice presidency position.

Co-op CEO Colin Macleod thanked Mr Roffey for his hard work and dedication to the society.

"We are incredibly grateful for the significant contribution Peter has made in what amounts to five years as president. In that time, the Society’s turnover has increased significantly and our business interests have expanded. I’m delighted that he is staying on the board as a non-executive director. I’d also like to take this opportunity to welcome our former vice president, Ben, to the role of president. I am very much looking forward to working more closely with him," he said.

The non-executive directors are: MrShenton, Alexander Fearn, Tanya Dorrity, Peter Roffey, Carol Champion, Jennie Vibert, Hamish Marett-Crosby and Sue Ryde.

Photo caption: Pictured left to right are David Rees, Society secretary, Ben Shenton, president, Colin Macleod, chief executive officer.