Unitas Wholesale announces leadership succession plan

Unitas Wholesale has announced a planned leadership succession to ensure organizational continuity. Effective January 1, 2027, Chief Executive John Kinney will step down from his current role to become the organization's chairman.

David Cooke, the current Chief Operating Officer, is set to succeed Kinney as Chief Executive. The transition coincides with the conclusion of current chairman Dr. Jason Wouhra’s three-year term.

Kinney, who has led the wholesale group for nearly six years, noted that the organization has strengthened its commercial proposition and member support during his tenure. The leadership changes were revealed during the Unitas Conference in Istanbul.