The head of retail at Co-op Wholesale has been named as a trustee of Making a Difference Locally (MADL), its flagship charity initiative.

Taranjit Singh Dhillon joined Co-op Wholesale in September 2024, following his tenure at One Stop.

MADL supports local communities by raising funds through sales of selected products in partner stores, with money donated to local causes, charities and community organisations.

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Dhillon said he was “honoured” to be appointed a trustee.

He said: “Community is at the heart of everything we do at Co-op Wholesale, and I am committed to working alongside my fellow trustees to continue driving positive change and supporting retailers in their efforts to give back to the communities they serve.”

Kate Carroll, social value lead for Co-op Wholesale, said Dhillon’s “leadership and hands-on approach” aligns with MADL’s mission.

She added: “His passion for community initiatives and deep understanding of retail will be invaluable as we continue to expand the charity’s impact.”

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