Premier Foods, has announced the appointment of Matt Roberts as its new chief customer officer, following the decision of Richard Martin to retire after almost 20 years.
Roberts will join the business on 13 April and become a member of the executive leadership team. He brings extensive consumer goods experience, having spent the majority of his career at Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble, working with many leading and well-known consumer brands across both UK and international markets.
Roberts joins from Karo Healthcare, where he has served as chief commercial officer since 2021,
Alex Whitehouse, CEO of Premier Foods, said: “Matt brings a wealth of consumer goods and commercial experience, with a strong track record of driving growth in branded consumer businesses. His expertise across customer leadership, category strategy and in-market execution will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our partnerships with retailers and deliver long-term growth.
“I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Richard for his significant contribution to Premier Foods over nearly 20 years. He’s been an integral member of the leadership team that led the Company’s turnaround and has built Premier Foods into the leading FTSE 250 business it is today.”
Roberts added: “Premier Foods is home to some of the most loved and well-known food brands in the UK and has great ambitions for the future, underpinned by a clear and proven strategy to grow the business in the UK and internationally.
“I’m delighted to be joining the business and working with the rest of the leadership team to take Premier Foods on the next stage of its growth, deepening our partnerships with customers, and building on its strong track record in recent years.”
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