Bakkavor appoints new chief operating officer
Bakkavor appointed Mike Edwards as the new chief operating officer for its UK business this month.
Edwards first joined Bakkavor in 2001 and most recently was md of the firm’s meals solutions business. He will bring over 25 years’ experience in the food industry to the role.
Agust Gudmundsson, Bakkavor ceo, said: “Mike’s appointment as chief operating officer of the UK reflects our commitment to the strategic development of our UK business operations and our focus on the evolving needs of our customers.”
Meanwhile, Steve Broadbent stood down as md of Bakkavor’s convenience food business, after 17 years with the company.