Richard John Pennycook CBE (born February 1964) was chief executive officer of the Co-operative Group.

[1] Pennycook took the position as CEO in 2014 after being named Chief Financial Officer in 2013.

[2] In 2013, he became Chairman of The Hut Group, an online retailer in North-West England with multiple brands.

[4] In February 2017, Pennycook stepped down as CEO of The Co-operative Group after three years at the helm, with Steve Murrells (previously CEO of Co-op Food division) taking charge.

[5] Pennycook was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to retail.