Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC

Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.

Co-op boss Shirine Khoury-Haq to step down after difficult year for group

Company reported loss of £125m after cyber-security attack hit sales and claims of ‘toxic’ culture Business live – latest updates The Co-op Group has announced that its boss will step down this weekend after a difficult year that included a cyber-attack and recent claims of a “toxic” culture at the business. Shirine Khoury-Haq will step down as chief executive on 29 March, with Kate Allum, a board member and former boss of dairy group First Milk, stepping in as interim boss while a permane...

By Sarah Butler and Lauren Almeida

Co-op boss quits after ‘toxic culture’ claims and cyber attack

Last month, the Co-op defended its culture and the behaviour of its bosses after reports said senior managers had complained of a ‘toxic’ environment.

By Henry Saker-Clark