Co Cars

Member benefits

Membership of the Society is afforded to holders of community shares. Co Cars operates on a one member, one vote principle regardless of the size or value of the member’s shareholding

Every investor becomes a member of the Society, eligible to an equal vote on all matters at AGMs and in elections to the society’s board of Directors (elections in which any member can stand too).

Members will be kept informed of developments through the Co Cars website, by e-mails where the member so wishes, newsletters, surveys, annual reports and Annual General Meetings.

Governance

The Society's Board of Directors is made up of electric car and bike users, and Co Cars' social and environmental mission to provide low carbon, on demand, shared mobility for all is defined in its governing documents. Co Cars recruits the bulk of its Board from its membership, and everyone is invited to attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) where all new director appointments must be proposed and seconded by existing members.

Board of Directors and Senior Management Team

The Board of Directors of Co Cars includes Non-Executive Directors who are not involved in the day to day running of the business, and Executive Directors, who are. This provides a good balance, ensuring that decisions taken by the Board are realistic and practical, while also harnessing the expertise of a diverse range of people with very different skillsets and expertise. It also ensures that the strategic direction agreed by the Board is fully understood by those leading the SMT.

Des Hannon

Director (Chair)

Des Hannon

Des works in the financial technology business and is interested in market disruption, the sharing economy and sustainable transport. He was also a senior elected member of Devon County Council for 12 years.

Ellen Rodger

Operations Director

Ellen Rodger

Ellen has experience in a range of sectors including marine, engineering and renewables. Her passion is working with fast growth companies in nascent sectors to help them succeed.

Mark Hodgson

Managing Director

Mark Hodgson

Mark founded Co Cars 15 years ago. He has extensive experience in developing sustainable business enterprises, having worked with multi-nationals and SMEs across the UK and beyond.

Jenny Ryding

Director

Jenny Ryding

Jenny is an experienced Finance Project Manager. Skilled in analytics, tax policy, Government and management, she is also the founder of Co Delivery, Exeter’s electric cargo bike delivery company.

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Sam Peters

Director

Sam Peters

Sam is a senior executive with more than 20 years’ experience in the health sector. She has a Masters in Business Admin and is currently studying altruism at the University of Bath.

Justin Butt

Director

Justin Butt

Justin is a partner within solicitor Stephen Scown's energy team. He provides strategic advice on renewable energy projects including: solar, wind, battery storage, electric vehicles, hydro and heat networks.

Stewart Noakes

Director

Stewart Noakes

Stewart is an experienced entrepreneur who has started, grown and run multiple businesses both in the UK and abroad. Adaptable and pragmatic, he is most at home when working with founders of growing businesses, or companies going through a significant transformation.

Helen Scholes

Marketing Manager

Helen Scholes

Helen joined Co Cars from Stagecoach South West where her role included PR, marketing and events. She is also on the board of Exeter Chamber of Commerce with a remit for environment and sustainability.

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Stephen Williams

Finance Manager

Stephen Williams

Stephen’s role is ensuring a good service to members and enabling business growth. He has an in-depth understanding of business from his background as a solicitor and in property management.

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Directors' holdings

The Directors are all members of the Society.

Employee satisfaction

Co Cars does not currently monitor employee satisfaction

Directors' Remuneration

All non-executive Directors are unpaid, apart from expenses.

Diversity

The Co Cars Board is 44% female (4 out of 9 Directors)