The UK Gift Card and Voucher Association (UKGCVA), the trade body representing the UK’s £4 billion voucher, gift card and stored value solutions industry, has elected John Bohan of Marks and Spencer and Kevin Lake of Countdown as its new Co-Chairs.

Bringing many years of retail expertise, John Bohan, new business sales manager for Marks & Spencer, will represent the issuer members as Issuer Chair.

As chief executive of Countdown, a company that offers a discount card to organisations to reward employees and customers, Kevin Lake (pictured) has extensive experience in the reward sector and will represent service members.

John and Kevin have both played an active role on the UKGCVA Executive Board for several years. Recently appointed members to the board include Diane Jackson of CPI Card Group Europe, Steve Bradbery of Ceridian SVS and Siobhan Moore of Salans LLP who are responsible for directing the policy and operation of the UKGCVA.

John Bohan commented: “I am so pleased to be appointed as a Co-Chair of the UKGCVA. It is great to be part of this organisation and have the opportunity to work alongside such an impressive team. I am very much looking forward to helping to drive the Association forward with new and exciting opportunities.”

Kevin Lake, added: “This is a fantastic accolade and I hope that we are able to keep the Association at the forefront of the industry with a new, fresh outlook with the strong experienced members we have on the team.”