MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT
robust and respectful interaction that keeps us all on our toes. I think that by any standard we have achieved a level of professionalism unheard of in Go Vita’s past. The Executive Leadership Team at Go Vita: Ann Cattelan, Tim Penney, Greig Shanley, Steven Walda, Margaret Lucan, Leisa Coupar, Aura Chan, and the newly joined Margaret Leedham are the foundation of GVGL, ably supported by all those in the office and the warehouse. I’d like to thank them for their dedication and hard work. Given what they deliver with incredible demands on their time, it’s an astonishing team that manages to mix it with the very best in the health and wellness market.
Our E-Commerce is another key area of focus that will assist meet the objectives of both lifting the profile of the brand and reaching into previously untapped markets - those where we currently have no Go Vita store presence. Of course, it also provides an adjunct to each Member’s sales within their market area with hopefully an increased contribution to local revenues. The importance of accurate data in helping us make better informed decisions both for GVGL and Go Vita stores is the final key element for our strategic priorities. This can be achieved through visibility of both purchasing and sales and requires our systems to work together for mutual benefit. This has led us to explore both a POS solution that is common across the Go Vita network or a conduit link that enables access to this data. It’s a complex and evolving area for us and the implementation of a workable solution for GVGL and Members should reap enormous benefits for the group. Those that work for Go Vita Group Limited are an incredibly hard working, passionate team of people committed to delivering the best outcome they can for our Members. During the year, we have faced the challenge of staff turnover with some of our team leaving for other pursuits with some even returning after some months away. And, many of our team have stepped up, either broadening their role or working to assist others in our small and cohesive team. I’d like the acknowledge some of our team that are no longer in our employ but contributed to our business during the year. They are: Sophie Higgins, Michael McGeorge, Sarah Roxby and Yousaf Saifuddin. I particularly want to thank the board for their support in what has become an incredibly good working relationship between the Board and management team. Not reticent to deal with some divisive issues with clear,
I’d like the thank the Chair of our Board, Trish Ridsdale for her continued support, guidance and stalwart adherence to the principles of Board governance and the important role it plays in the oversight of the business. Thank you to all the members of the GVGL team for whom it has been a pleasure to work. And lastly to all our Members; thank you for your continued support and embrace of the cooperative.
Clinton Hayes, Managing Director 11 October, 2022.
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