Richard John Pennycook (born February 1964) is a businessman who was chief executive officer of the Co-operative Group.
Pennycook took the position as CEO in 2014 after being named Chief Financial Officer in 2013."Co-op boss Richard Pennycook:"It has been particularly challenging, but that’s the playing field"" The Telegraph. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
In 2013, he became Chairman of The Hut Group, an online retailer in North-West England with multiple brands.
In 2016, he received The Retail Leader of the Year award at the prestigious Retail Week Awards."Richard Pennycook – the man who saved the Co-op from the brink" Retail Week. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
In February 2017, Pennycook stepped down as CEO of The Co-operative Group after three years at the helm, with Steve Murrells (previously CEO of Co-op Food division) taking charge.
Pennycook was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to retail.
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