Our Future Plans - Q&A with Debbie & Phil
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Published 17 Oct 2025 in Phil's Vlog
Following the Society Announcement, hear from our CEO, Phil, and the CEO of Central Co-op, Debbie Robinson, in this week’s exclusive Q&A. Keep sending in your colleague questions to ask@midcounties.coop.
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0:00 - Intro with Phil Ponsonby, CEO & Debbie Robinson, CEO Central Co-op
0:49 - What does the merger mean for job security across the business, and how will any changes to roles be managed?
3:18 - What will happen with the central support offices in Warwick and Lichfield after the merger?
5:28 - How will the merger affect colleagues’ current terms and conditions, including things like home working, existing contracts, benefits, and schemes like salary sacrifice?
6:56 - How similar are the cultures and values of Midcounties and Central Co-op?
9:05 - Will the master brand stay the same?
10:28 - Will there be integration of the colleague membership scheme between both Societies?