National Buying Consortium (NBC) has appointed Jo Wrate as member director with immediate effect.
The trading director at VSL Trade will now be critical to ensuring that member shareholders’ interests are represented and considered as the group develops its supplier relationships and responds to members’ requirements.
Kevin Jopson, NBC Chairman, said: We’re delighted to welcome Jo as Member Director. Our members are at the heart of NBC, and this role helps ensure their voices shape the group’s future. We look forward to working with Jo to strengthen our supplier partnerships and support our members as we grow together.”
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Jo brings experience across FMCG manufacturing, wholesale and retail, having held roles at Müller Dairy, Kerry Foods, Poundland and A.F. Blakemore. In her current position at VSL Trade, she is responsible for developing the FMCG business, working with suppliers and customers to grow the product range, build partnerships and identify new commercial opportunities.
As Member Director, Jo will support NBC’s leadership team, share members’ views and concerns, and offer feedback on the group’s plans and supplier relationships. She will also take part in board meetings and events that bring suppliers and members together.
