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Laura Rafferty

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Head of Commercial at Co-op
📍 United Kingdom

Laura Rafferty serves as the Head of Commercial for Bakery, Freezer, and Community at Co-op. Her extensive retail background was built at Aldi UK, where she progressed to Buying Director. She holds a Bachelor of Science and is certified in Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

Laura is passionate about supporting causes she cares about. She recently dedicated her Mother’s Day to climbing Snowdon with her son, Mylo, to raise funds for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, demonstrating a strong commitment to community and family.

Unique fact: She and her son climbed a mountain to raise money for a childrens hospital.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of Commercial
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Retail Leadership
Her career progression from Buying Assistant to Buying Director at Aldi and now Head of Commercial at Co-op showcases her extensive experience in retail leadership.
Team Empowerment
Publicly celebrates and expresses pride in her team's accomplishments, such as when she shared that her team "absolutely nailed" a recent launch.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Head of Commercial
Co-op
6-2022 - 1-2026
Buying Director
Aldi UK
9-2020 - 6-2022
Buying Manager
Aldi UK
12-2018 - 9-2020
Buying Assistant
Aldi UK
2-2011 - 12-2018
Sales and Marketing Manager
Emak S.p.A.
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Education
9-2006 - 6-2009
Bachelor of Science - BS
The Manchester Metropolitan University
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