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This list showcases the top United Kingdom based Director operating in the Food Processing space. If you think a Director is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Nigel Wray
Non-Executive Director of Domino’s Pizza
Nigel Wray is a highly successful entrepreneur, and has been a shareholder in several companies amongst others, Domino’s Pizza, Carlton Communications and Singer & Friedlander. He also has a strong commercial background built in a range of business sectors. Saracens does a lot of excellent work in its local, north London community. Nigel still calls the area home, too – having attended Mill Hill School, he now lives in Totteridge.
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About Domino’s Pizza: Domino’s is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery.
Anna C. Catalano
Board of Director of Mead Johnson Nutrition
Ms. Catalano, age 54, joined the Board on July 21, 2006 and currently serves as a member of the Company’s Governance Committee and Compensation Committee. She was Group Vice President, Marketing for BP plc from 2001 to 2003. Prior to that she held various executive positions at BP and Amoco, including Group Vice President, Emerging Markets at BP; Senior Vice President, Sales and Operations at Amoco; and President of Amoco Orient Oil Company. She currently serves on the Board and the Governance Committee of Mead Johnson Nutrition and Chemtura Corporation and the Compensation Committees of Mead Johnson Nutrition, Chemtura Corporation and Kraton Performance Polymers. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Houston Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and serves as a director on the National Board of the Alzheimer’s Association. Ms. Catalano formerly served on the boards of SSL International plc, Hercules Incorporated, Aviva plc and U.S. Dataworks and as an advisory board member of BT Global Services. Ms. Catalano holds a BS degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.
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About : Mead Johnson Nutrition manufactures and sells infant formula, children’s nutrition, and other nutritional products.
William de Klein
Director of Agriculture & Business Development of Karro Food Group
With a Food Technical and Production Management background, William has 15 years of experience in senior management roles within meat processing sites. William leads our Agriculture and Trading agenda – ensuring through relationships with our farmers that we deliver meat quality to the exact requirements of our customer. William is also responsible for the profitable growth of our international trade activities.
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About Karro Food Group: Karro Food Group is meat processors with pork processing plants.
Chris White
Commercial Director of Karro Food Group
Chris joined Karro in July 2014 and was promoted to the board as Commercial Director for the group in January 2016. Having been in commercial roles for over 18 years within the food industry he has extensive knowledge of our customer base. Latterly Chris was an Account Director at Cranswick PLC and has over 12 years’ experience in the pork industry. He is responsible for the management of our commercial, marketing and product development functions ensuring we are delivering at all levels for our customers.
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About Karro Food Group: Karro Food Group is meat processors with pork processing plants.
Myles Hopper
Founder, Director of Mindful Chef
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About Mindful Chef: Mindful Chef delivers all the fresh ingredients you need to create delicious, heathy meals.
Sam Tierney
Co-Founder & Managing Director of SimplyCook
Sam Tierney is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SimplyCook.
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About SimplyCook: SimplyCook offers home recipe kits with easy step-by-step guides to cook restaurant-quality food in less than 20 minutes.
Paul Hunter
Founder & Director of Pet Food UK
Paul Hunter is Director at Pet Food UK.
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About Pet Food UK: The company behind the Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands.
Ben Thoy
Non-Executive Director of Whey Box
Ben Thoy is the Sales Manager at Trustpilot.
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About Trustpilot, Whey Box: Whey Box is a food and beverages company that specializes in providing protein powder.
Helen Jones
Non Executive Director of Premier Foods
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About Premier Foods: Premier Foods is a food manufacturer, it available in British supermarkets and convenience stores.
Yilmaz Erceyes
Marketing Director, UK Business Unit of Premier Foods
Yilmaz Erceyes is the marketing director at Premier Foods.
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About Premier Foods: Premier Foods is a food manufacturer, it available in British supermarkets and convenience stores.
Rob Shepherd
Director of Bedlam Brewery
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About Bedlam Brewery, International Ambulances, President Energy, Utas Petroleum Services: Bedlam is an environmentally friendly brewery on a farm that encourages zero waste.
Dominic Worrall
Managing Director of Bedlam Brewery
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About Bedlam Brewery: Bedlam is an environmentally friendly brewery on a farm that encourages zero waste.
Gordon MacAulay
Founder & Non Executive Director of Parsley Box
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About Parsley Box: Parsley Box is the great new way to enjoy wholesome tasty meals at home.
Tim Chambers
Co-Founder & Director of InspiraFarms
Tim Chambers is the Co-Founder and Director at InspiraFarms.
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About Carbon13, InspiraFarms, Offgrid Finance, Value for Women: InspiraFarms™ supplies modular, FOOD-SAFE certification ready modular processing and cold storage technology.
Ian Jones
Property Director of The Naked Deli
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About The Naked Deli: THE place to go for Clean, Healthy, nutritious Natural foods, smoothies, GF refined sugar free treats, smoothies and cold pressed juices.
Roger Wood
Director and Co-Founder of MPM
Roger Wood is a director and the co-founder of MPM Products.
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About MPM: MPM produces pet foods that are made from natural ingredients.
Ben Revell
Director of Winebuyers
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About Winebuyers: Winebuyers is an exclusive online wine club with a simple mission.
Nivi Jasa
Founder & Director of I AM NUT OK
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About I AM NUT OK: I AM NUT OK develops vegan-friendly alternatives to dairy food.
Andrew Sherick
Founder/Director of SSH Shakes
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About SSH Shakes: SSH Shakes is a luxury milkshake inventor and manufacturer.
Joseph Munns
Co-Founder, Managing Director/CEO of Bakedin
Joe spent the majority of his career in various senior management positions at IBM UK, before moving to the food industry to lead Bakedin. He has previous experience in M&A, leading the integration of the Maidenhead based Butterfly Software into IBMs development organisation.
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About Bakedin: Bakedin, a Basingstoke-based baking subscription service, provides premium home baking products featuring exclusive recipes by Michel Roux.
Andrew Laurillard
Co-Founder and Managing Director of Giggling Squid
Andrew Laurillard is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at Giggling Squid.
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About Giggling Squid: Giggling Squid is a Thai food sensation
Dominic Maxwell
Co-Founder & Director of The Primal Pantry
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About The Primal Pantry: The Primal Pantry a real food snack brand, using the finest ingredients to craft snack and and high-protein bars.
Thomas Hamilton
Commercial Director of Weedingtech
Thomas Hamilton joined Weedingtech as Chief Commercial Officer in 2021.
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About Weedingtech, Weedingtech: Weedingtech is a British company that designs and manufactures innovative weed control technologies for the amenity and utility markets.
Meg Haggar
Founder and Director of Raw Halo
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About Raw Halo: Raw Halo is an award-winning raw chocolate brand.
Alistair Williams
Operations Director of Macsween
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About Macsween, StoreHR: Macsween is a family company that offers different kinds of food to customers.
John Burke
Co-Founder and Commercial Director of Craft Clubs
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About Craft Clubs: Craft Clubs offers quality food and drink brands a powerful new way to reach consumers, both in their homes and online.
Sam Ochieng
Director Marketing & Distribution of SACOMA
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About SACOMA: SACOMA develops and supplies innovative healthy and FREE FROM snacks.
Perez Ochieng
CEO & Director of SACOMA
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About SACOMA: SACOMA develops and supplies innovative healthy and FREE FROM snacks.
Nigel Cave
Development Director of Mademoiselle Desserts
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About Mademoiselle Desserts: Mademoiselle Desserts is manufacturing and supplying high quality, decadent desserts, cakes, slices, tortes, and tarts across UK.
Frans Visser
Group Supply Chain and Purchasing Director of Mademoiselle Desserts
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About Mademoiselle Desserts: Mademoiselle Desserts is manufacturing and supplying high quality, decadent desserts, cakes, slices, tortes, and tarts across UK.
Ann Tysoe
Channel Director of Mademoiselle Desserts
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About Mademoiselle Desserts: Mademoiselle Desserts is manufacturing and supplying high quality, decadent desserts, cakes, slices, tortes, and tarts across UK.
Charlie Thuillier
Founder and Managing Director of Oppo Ice Cream
Charlie Thuillier is the Founder & Managing Director at Oppo Brothers.
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About Oppo Ice Cream: Oppo Ice Cream provides a wide range of ice creams such as madagascan vanilla, mint choc swirl, and salted caramel.
Harry Thuillier
Co-Owner and Managing Director of Oppo Ice Cream
Harry Thuillier is the Co-Owner and Managing Director.
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About Oppo Ice Cream: Oppo Ice Cream provides a wide range of ice creams such as madagascan vanilla, mint choc swirl, and salted caramel.
Jazz Ghosh
Director of The Foodfellas
Jazz has worked in the food industry all of his life and is the creative driving force within The FoodFellas. He is one of the leading people responsible for generating interest in American, Mexican and Tex–Mex cuisine within the UK and European Foodservice market, having worked as an executive chef for some of the leading brands, then as a consultant chef responsible for menu design and for many years as a food supplier. Jazz has created literally hundreds of exciting and innovative products and dishes which are used in restaurants across the UK today.
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About The Foodfellas: The Foodfellas is supplies innovative, authentic, high quality food products from around the world to the foodservice market in the UK.
Tony Levy
Director of The Foodfellas
Tony has spent the last 25 years working in the food industry, having set up or been involved in managing various food manufacturing, importation and distribution businesses. He is involved in all commercial aspects of the business, including sales.
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About The Foodfellas: The Foodfellas is supplies innovative, authentic, high quality food products from around the world to the foodservice market in the UK.
Simon Bernstein
Director of The Foodfellas
Simon is passionate about good food. A trained chef, his entire working career has been spent in food. Prior to forming The FoodFellas, Simon headed up the national accounts team at a leading food wholesaler / distributor, managing the accounts of some leading UK pub and restaurant chains.
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About The Foodfellas: The Foodfellas is supplies innovative, authentic, high quality food products from around the world to the foodservice market in the UK.
Marc Werter
Director of The Foodfellas
Marc has been involved in food importation and distribution for many years, with a leading national importer distributor. He manages the operational and logistics functions of the business and is also involved in all commercial aspects, including sales.
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About The Foodfellas: The Foodfellas is supplies innovative, authentic, high quality food products from around the world to the foodservice market in the UK.
Jon Simon
Managing Director & Founder of Pieminister
Taking Pieminister from humble beginnings into a thriving business has been an incredibly enjoyable journey. With Pieminister’s focus in the UK’s vibrant and competitive fast casual dining sector we have had to think differently and be obsessive over our customers. Together with the rest of a team of very talented people, Pieminsiter has become a highly respected, market leader in high quality pies and a unique restaurant operator with exceptional food and service levels.
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About Good Sixty, Pieminister: Pieminister is a Bristol-based family business known for making award winning pies.
Hannah Shipton
Managing Director of William Jackson Food Group
Hannah was appointed Deputy Managing Director of Abel Cole in May 2016. With a background in retail management, Hannah joined our organic online retailer in 2006. Initially running the Customer Service Department, Hannah then moved into sales and marketing, being appointed Sales and Customer Director in 2013 and more recently Marketing Director. Hannah is hugely passionate about our Abel & Cole brand and is leading the business to delight customers with an exciting and innovative product range and a fantastic shopping experience.
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About William Jackson Food Group: William Jackson Food Group is a maker of bread for the sandwich market in the UK and abroad.
Nick Gale
Managing Director of William Jackson Food Group
Nick joined the Group in 2010, initially as Commercial Director of Parripak and Hazeldene, and was appointed Managing Director of Parripak that same year. When Parripak and Hazeldene joined forces and became MyFresh in 2014, Nick became MD. Prior to joining us, he worked for Dairy Crest, Baxters Food Group, Northern Foods and S&A Foods. Nick’s early career was spent with United Biscuits and Kraft General Foods.
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About William Jackson Food Group: William Jackson Food Group is a maker of bread for the sandwich market in the UK and abroad.
Simon Ball
Business Unit Director of Greencore Group
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About Greencore Group: A leading international producer of Convenience Foods.
Richard Wilkinson
Director of Doisy & Dam
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About Doisy & Dam: Doisy & Dam makes and package everything by hand in the UK, using globally sourced ingredients and the highest quality organic chocolate.
Olly Hiscocks
Director & Founder of Olly’s Olives
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About Olly’s Olives: Olly’s Olives is the world’s first 100% natural, unpasteurised snack pouch of olives with no artificial additives.
Ben Jackson
Founder & Managing Director of Capsicana
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About Capsicana: Capsicana is the multi-award winning, adventurous UK based Latin American food brand selling delicious sauces into 738 stores nationwide.
Pamela Dixon
Group Director of Impact Food Group
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About Impact Food Group, Waterfall Catering Group: Impact Food Group Limited is a dormant company is formerly known as Innovate Bidco Limited.
Steven Osborn
Co-Founder & Director of Fresh Range
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About Fresh Range: Fresh Range is a food tech company .
Belinda Clarke
Director of Agri-Tech East
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About Agri-Tech East: Agri-Tech East engages in the development of business-led agri-tech cluster that will create opportunities for profitable agri-industry.
Ivo Slezak
Managing Director of Hummus Bros
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About Hummus Bros: Hummus Bros is about feeding you homemade hummus with mouth watering toppings.
Bartosz Rosol
Operations Director of Hummus Bros
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About Hummus Bros: Hummus Bros is about feeding you homemade hummus with mouth watering toppings.
Charlotte Borger
Communications Director of Divine Chocolate
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About Divine Chocolate: Divine is the only fairtrade chocolate company which is owned by its cocoa farmers.
Paul Brown
Managing Director of Only By Nature
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About Only By Nature: Only By Nature is mission to make healthier natural products without compromising on taste, which is why we’re Only By Nature!
Paul Brown
Managing Director of Only By Nature
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About Only By Nature: Only By Nature is mission to make healthier natural products without compromising on taste, which is why we’re Only By Nature!
Margaret Salmon
Managing Director of Only By Nature
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About Only By Nature: Only By Nature is mission to make healthier natural products without compromising on taste, which is why we’re Only By Nature!
Terri Petrie
Managing Director of Sogud
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About Sogud: Sogud manufacture a delicious range of hand made nutrient-dense gluten-free snacks packaged in convenient, on-the-go packs.
