“Having worked in many customer-facing roles during my career, I’ve always felt very strongly that organisations which prioritise the long-term interests of their customers are the ones that not only succeed, but also create better workplaces for their people.
That is what I value about the Coventry - the fact that the Board often talks about the needs and priorities of members, and that we are able to take decisions with that firmly set on our priority list. Because I see this happening in practice, I had no hesitation recommending to my dad that he put savings with us. I knew that we would treat him fairly and honestly and do our best. There is no greater recommendation I could give for the business.”
Jo Kenrick
Deputy Chair of the Board and Senior Independent Director
Appointed to the Board
November 2017
Committee membership
Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Member of the Nominations & Governance Committee and Board Audit Committee.
Experience
Jo is an experienced Non-Executive Director who has worked across multiple sectors in her executive and non-executive careers. Her early career included roles at Mars confectionery, Pepsi, and Asda, followed by executive roles at Camelot Group plc, B&Q plc and Homebase Limited. She was also CEO of Start, a Prince of Wales charitable initiative. Jo has held previous non-executive roles at Principality Building Society and Safestore Self Storage Ltd and was former Chair of PayM and of the Current Account Switch Service for Pay.UK.
External appointments
Non-Executive Director, Senior Indpendent Director, and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. Non-Executive Director and Chair of Remuneration Committee at Sirius Real Estate. Non-Executive Director and Consumer Duty Champion at Vitality Health.
“Having worked in many customer-facing roles during my career, I’ve always felt very strongly that organisations which prioritise the long-term interests of their customers are the ones that not only succeed, but also create better workplaces for their people.
That is what I value about the Coventry - the fact that the Board often talks about the needs and priorities of members, and that we are able to take decisions with that firmly set on our priority list. Because I see this happening in practice, I’ve had no hesitation recommending to my dad that he put savings with us. I know that we’ll treat him fairly and honestly and do our best. There is no greater recommendation I could give for the business.”
