College Governance
The Co-operative College is governed by a Board of Governors comprising members drawn from a variety of College stakeholders including the Co-operative and Mutual sector, Higher Education and the College staff and student bodies.
The Board, which meets 6 times annually, reports to the Board of Directors of Co-operativesUK in its capacity as Trustee of the Co-operative College. The Board operates within the statutory governing framework of the Instrument and Articles of Government:
and the Trust Scheme:
College_Trust_Deed
Current Board members are:
| Board of Governors | |
| Member Name | Member Type |
| Paul Sommerfeld | Chair |
| Ed Mayo | Trustee Member |
| Jemy de Villiers | Trustee Member |
| Richard Scot | Trustee Member |
| Adrienne Lowe | Consumer Co-operative Movement |
| Elaine Dean | Consumer Co-operative Movement |
| Bhagwanji Chohan | Student Member |
| Russell Gill | Co-opted Member |
| Mervyn Wilson | Chief Executive & Principal |
| Nigel Todd | Adult and Lifelong Learning |
| Doug Bourn | Higher Education |
| Tony Gudgeon | Other Co-operative Sector |
| Bob Wolfson | Other Co-operative Sector |
| Sam Lacey | Staff Member |
The College Board of Governors is pleased to receive expressions of interest from people within the Co-operative, Mutual and Education Sectors whose skills and experience can add value to the work of the Board, and assist the College in meeting its charitable objectives.
For more information please email monica@co-op.ac.uk.
