Former Nisa director named as head of rebranded Co-op wholesale business

Former Nisa retail and sales director Katie Secretan has been named as the new managing director for Co-op Wholesale, which is a rebranding of its Nisa business that deals with B2B partners.

The Nisa fascia on convenience stores will remain.

Co-op said the move was aimed at driving increased value for independent retailers, while also fuelling its expansion ambitions into broader B2B markets.

The c-store specialist said Secretan had been given the job as she had proven herself to be instrumental in unlocking growth opportunities for retail and corporate partners, as well as building foundations to support the businesses’ ambitious growth targets.

Secretan said: “We’re clear that this is more than just a supply relationship. Co-op Wholesale is backed by a business built on purpose and we’ll use our platforms to champion what matters most to our diverse partner base, as we know that we can make greater impact when we work together.

“Under Co-op Wholesale, we’re already making significant growth opportunities through corporate accounts as well as traditional retailers and we’re looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.”

Co-op managing director for B2B and growth Jerome Saint-Marc said: “Our commitment to all our partners remains as strong as ever, to ensure their businesses drive profitable growth now and for generations to come.

“Our move to Co-op Wholesale is a strategic step forward for us and one we’re immensely proud of. It’ll allow us to deliver expansive growth and operational excellence for our B2B partners, bringing them the products they need, at the right price, when they need them.

“With a new leadership team, strategy and vision, we have one clear goal and that is to drive growth by bringing the best of Co-op to our partners. And following the expertise, drive and passion we’ve witnessed from Katie in the last year, I am delighted that she will be stepping into her role to power the business forward.”