Our Board of Directors New website icons - 55x55-Board of directors.svg

To deliver their key responsibilities, the Board has a set of guiding principles (the framework and expectations for the way directors interact) and a formal schedule of matters reserved for the Board (outlining the duties and responsibilities that must be decided by them).

Learn about being a director by clicking here. You can also find out about the responsibilities of the various board committees by clicking here. And you can read more about the Board in the Society’s Annual Report & Accounts.

If you have any questions or would like to know more, feel free to get in touch with Edward Parker, Secretary & Head of Governance on 01926 516006 or Edward.parker@midcounties.coop

 

Meet the Board

Your Society is governed by a Board of 16 directors, elected by and from our members. As a co-operative enterprise, we believe in everyone having an equal say – and your Board is here to give all of our members a voice.

Helen Wiseman, President Image

Helen Wiseman

President

Elected in October 2021 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committee:

  • Remuneration Committee

Heather Richardson, Vice President Image

Heather Richardson

Vice-President

Elected in October 2020 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committee:

  • Remuneration Committee

Vivian Woodell, Board Member Image

Vivian Woodell

Vice-President

Elected in October 2020 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committees:

  • Audit & Risk Committee
  • Pension Scheme Trustee Board (Chair)

Olivia Birch

Elected in October 2020 for a 3 year term

Serves of the following Committee: 

  • Audit & Risk Committee 

Ellie Boyle

Elected in October 2021 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committee:

  • Remuneration Committee
  • Audit & Risk Committee

Bernadette Connor

Elected in October 2020 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committee:

  • Member Engagement Committee 

Evelyne Godfrey

Elected in October 2021 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committee:

  • Audit & Risk Committee 

Vicky Green, Board Member Image

Vicky Green

Elected in October 2022 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committee:

  • Remuneration Committee

Harvey Griffiths

Elected in October 2022 for a 3 year term

Stephen Hawksworth

Elected in October 2022 for a 3 year term

Irene Kirkman

Elected in October 2020 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committee:

  • Pension Scheme Trustee Board

Matt Lane, Board Member Image

Matthew Lane

Elected in October 2021 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committee:

  • Remuneration Committee (Chair)

Paul Mather

Elected in October 2020 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committee:

  • Audit & Risk Committee (Chair)

Nick Milton

Elected in October 2021 for a 3 year term

Fiona Ravenscroft, Board Member Image

Fiona Ravenscroft

Elected in October 2022 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committees:

  • Audit & Risk Committee 
  • Pension Scheme Trustee Board

Barbara Rainford

Elected in October 2022 for a 3 year term

Serves on the following Committee:

  • Member Engagement Committee