Neil Braithwaite
After qualifying as a chartered accountant, Neil spent ten years in a variety of finance roles with Asda before gaining extensive experience in leadership roles across the Co-operative Group. His last role at the Group, prior to embarking on a portfolio career as a non-executive director, was as managing director of the Specialist Retail Businesses.
Neil is currently a Trustee & Honorary Treasurer of Barnardo’s and a Director of the Guinness Partnership, a major housing association.
| Date of appointment | 01/09/2018 |
| Term of office | 4 years |
| Date of resignation | N/A |
| Committee membership | Audit and Risk Committee (chair) |
| Relevant business and pecuniary interests | Chair of the Guinness Partnership. Director Hontreas Barnardos. Governor Co-op Academy Oakwood |
| Attendance record 2018-19 | Trust Board 4/5 Audit and Risk Committee 4/5 |