Leading food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has appointed Judith Batchelar as strategic adviser to its board, strengthening its leadership team to support the businessās growth journey.
Batchelar is widely recognised in the industry, having served as brand director at Sainsburyās for 17 years and in senior positions at Safeway and Marks & Spencer. She is a biochemist and nutritionist by training, now serving as a trustee, advisor and non-executive director in several high-profile consultancy roles.
She was awarded the OBE in 2015 for her services to the farming and food industry.
In her role as strategic advisor, Batchelar will work closely with The Compleat Food Groupās board across technical, health and safety, sustainability, product, innovation and brand disciplines.
āJudith is an incredibly influential figure in food, manufacturing, sustainability and policy and itās a real honour to be welcoming her to The Compleat Food Group,ā Nick Field, CEO of The Compleat Food Group said.
āHer passion for sustainable farming, coupled with her vast knowledge across the whole breadth of the grocery industry makes her incredibly well positioned to support our ambitious leadership team. Her expertise will be invaluable as we continue to drive innovation and strengthen our position as leaders in creating Food to Feel Good.ā
Batchelar currently holds several prominent roles within food and agriculture, including honorary president of the British Nutrition Foundation.
āWatching The Compleat Food Groupās impressive progress over the past five years has been truly inspiring, and the prospect of contributing to their ongoing achievements was an opportunity that I simply couldnāt resist,ā Batchelar commented.
āIām looking forward to working with its ambitious teams, their portfolio of innovative brands, and supporting the next phase of growth.ā
The Compleat Food Group owns food brands including Wallās Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights and The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co.