CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
While the challenges of our environment may continue throughout this year, one of the things I know to be true is that the power of the co-operative is in working together to achieve results that would not be possible working alone. Now, more than ever before, we must leverage the power of the co-operative, work together and navigate a successful path forward for the Group and its members. Recognition On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend our thanks to all of the Go Vita staff for their dedication, professionalism and diligence throughout the year in very trying circumstances. We are grateful for the excellent leadership that Clinton Hayes and the Executive Team have provided and look forward to working with them in the year ahead. I would also to extend thanks, on behalf of myself and the shareholders, to the Directos on the Go Vita Board. The Member Directors - Simon Becher, John Bylicki, Harry Karabalis and Alison Harris – take time away from their businesses every month to make your businesses more successful. They have diligently and professionally performed their director duties and make decisions in the best interest of the co-operative not their own businesses. They are a credit to member directors. My thanks also to Independent Director, Bob Peterson, who challenges us regularly to not accept the status quo and to think creatively regarding the strategic options available to Go Vita. And finally to our Managing Director, Clinton Hayes, who has delivered significant projects and overall company performance despite the challenging times. It has been my pleasure to serve with you all.
Strategic Framework The Board and management team reviewed the strategic framework of the organisation in February and March to consider whether it was still providing a good platform for us to plan for a sustainable and viable future. We confirmed our support for our current strategies being: Broadening our focus and services to improve Members’ businesses. Refreshing the Go Vita Value Proposition and broadening the communities it serves. Significantly growing and diversifying revenue streams and profit performance for Members and the Group. Embracing purpose, people, planet and profit in our decision making for a sustainable future. Investing in people, technology and digital capability to improve the efficiency and performance of the business. We will continue to update you on our progress throughout the year. 2021-2022 It is clear that the 2021-2022 year is a continuation of uncertainty at scale. The Board and management team will be forensically monitoring the trends and company performance throughout the year and will take corrective action if need be. I would encourage all of you to carefully monitor your own cashflow forecasts as we see how the 2021-2022 year unfolds.
Trish Ridsdale, Chairman 6 October, 2021.
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