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 Chair of the Board 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); Finance Committee; Chairs’ Committee |
| Relevant business and pecuniary interests | Chair of the Guinness Partnership. Director Hontreas Barnardos. Governor Co-op Academy Oakwood |
| Attendance record 2019-20 | Trust Board 4/5; Audit and Risk Committee 5/5; Chairs Committee 3/3; Finance Committee 5/5 |