Wanda Goldwag has been appointed Chair of Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) and succeeds John Lelliott, who steps down from the position of Interim Chair.
CGMA is a public corporation that runs New Covent Garden Market, the UK’s largest fresh produce market, and is accountable to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). Wanda’s appointment has been confirmed by Defra Ministers and is in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
Wanda will take up the role on 2nd April 2024 for a four-year term. John steps down as Interim Chair after 15 months in the role, but will remain on the CGMA board as a Non- Executive Director until his final term ends in September this year.
Wanda Goldwag, Chair, Covent Garden Market Authority:
“I am delighted to be asked to lead what is the largest wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market in the UK at such a crucial time in its development. I am committed to ensuring the market’s ageing facilities are effectively replaced to ensure the market traders and their customers benefit from facilities that support their businesses to grow and flourish.”