Red Tractor chair to step down to 'avoid perceived conflicts'

Following her appointment to the Co-op board, Christine Tacon has announced her intention to step down as Red Tractor Chair

Rachael Brown
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Red Tractor chair to step down to 'avoid perceived conflicts'

Red Tractor chair Christine Tacon has announced she will be stepping down to ‘avoid perceived conflicts', following her appointment to the Co-op board. 'Created a dilemma' In a statement to members,...

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