Under-fire Co-op Live boss 'decides to resign'
Manchester Evening News|April 26, 2024
GENERAL MANAGER LEAVES FOLLOWING TURBULENT WEEK THAT SAW GRAND OPENING PETER KAY SHOW PUT BACK
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Under-fire Co-op Live boss 'decides to resign'

CO-OP Live's general manager has dramatically quit following a turbulent week ahead of the venue's launch.

Gary Roden, also an executive director at Co-op Live, resigned yesterday, a venue spokesperson has confirmed to the M.E.N.

It comes after the planned grand opening with Peter Kay on Tuesday was pushed back by a week amid power issues. And it comes days after comments Mr Roden made to the BBC about grassroots music venues sparked fury among music fans in Manchester and beyond.

Mr Roden's resignation was first confirmed by Jessica Koravos, senior vice president at Oak View Group (OVG), the jointowner of Co-op Live She told a national newspaper Mr Roden had 'decided to resign!

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