Expanded remit to hold overall operational responsibility for the APS Group's 70 hectares of Glasshouse production, (6 nurseries, 1 packhouse) with budgetary responsibility of £40m OPEX. Led portfolio of Nurseries through exceptionally challenging market conditions: COVID-19 Pandemic, ongoing inflationary pressure, cost of living crisis, site acquisitions and subsequent team integrations.Driving accountability through site management teams to deliver the company vision of being… Show more Expanded remit to hold overall operational responsibility for the APS Group's 70 hectares of Glasshouse production, (6 nurseries, 1 packhouse) with budgetary responsibility of £40m OPEX. Led portfolio of Nurseries through exceptionally challenging market conditions: COVID-19 Pandemic, ongoing inflationary pressure, cost of living crisis, site acquisitions and subsequent team integrations.Driving accountability through site management teams to deliver the company vision of being the supplier of choice, through operational excellence.Appointed to the Board of Directors in the last year. Show less

Moved into a broader Operations role as Managing Director of APS Growers ltd a subsidiary of the APS Group, responsible for three of the groups most recently acquired sites with full budget control (circa £16m OPEX). Focused on instilling the APS standard, culture, and values across all aspects of site operations.

Promoted into Operations Director for the Northern UK Packhouse. Leading production and dispatch operations, hiring of staff, capacity planning and budget control.

Worked across key customer accounts as the day to day contact for APS Salads