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Barry Wood

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Chief Executive Officer at Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd
📍 Shalford, England, United Kingdom

Barry is a highly experienced retail professional, serving as the CEO of Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society. With 38 years dedicated to the co-operative sector, he has a strong background in retail operations and a passion for using information technology to gain a competitive advantage. He recently guided the society through a major merger with Central Co-op.

Outside of work, Barry values time in nature to support his mental well-being, enjoying solitary walks to unwind and recharge. He holds a deep appreciation for his family history, particularly his fathers 22 years of service in the Royal Navy, and has reflected on the importance of those unspoken stories.

He has spent his entire 38-year career at the same organization, rising from a 16-year-old part-time assistant to CEO.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Shalford, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Co-operative Values
His entire 38-year career has been in the Co-operative sector. He recently led a major merger, emphasizing the importance of shared values and protecting members' interests.
Retail Modernization
Passionate about leveraging IT for competitive advantage, he has led initiatives like partnering with InPost to install parcel lockers, adapting to modern consumer convenience.
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Career

Work history

5-2013
Chief Executive Officer
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd
2-2004 - 5-2013
Deputy CEO
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd
10-2000 - 2-2004
General Manager - Food
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd
6-1998 - 10-2000
IT Manager
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd
5-1989 - 6-1998
Various Field based roles
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd
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Education
2002 - 2003
Management
The Co-operative College
1997 - 1998
Business Information Technology
Braintree College of Further Education
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