Tenants Association chairman Gary Marshall pays tribute to Breare’s ‘incredible support’ for traders after 17 years at the market
Jo Breare has stepped down as general manager of Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) after 17 years of service at New Covent Garden Market.
Breare began her career at the London wholesale market as facilities manager and worked her way up to general manager, a position she held for five years until the end of October.
During that time, she saw the market begin its ongoing redevelopment and both her colleagues at CGMA and the market’s traders agree that her passion for the market was evident.
Covent Garden Tenants Association (CGTA) chairman Gary Marshall said: “Jo was extremely popular with all the market’s tenants. Throughout her time here, whichever role she was performing, Jo was always incredibly supportive of tenants. She understood how we operate and what we need to be competitive and to make our businesses successful here.”
He added: “We knew that if there was a problem, Jo would do her very best to find a solution for us. She was an integral part of this unique community, and particularly in her time as general manager, she became an important listening ear for many and someone who all of us would call a friend.
“Personally, I thank Jo because every time CGTA held an event or a fundraising activity, she was one of the first people to put a hand up to support us. On behalf of everyone here though, her daily presence and her impact on our working lives will definitely be missed and we hope Jo enjoys further success and happiness in whatever she does next.”
