– UK, Huntingdon – Hilton Food Group plc (LON: HFG) today announced the appointment of Steve Murrells CBE to its Board of Directors as Group CEO effective from 3 July 2023, to succeed Philip Heffer, who will stand down from the Board.
“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Murrells as Group CEO. Steve has an outstanding record as a leader within the food industry, and the Board is confident that his considerable experience will greatly benefit Hilton Foods as we take the business to the next stage,” said Board Chairman, Robert Watson.
About Steve Murrells
Steve Murrells’ connection to the business dates back almost 30 years when he was one of Hilton Foods’ first customers and commercial partners at Tesco. After serving as CEO of Tulip Ltd from 2009 to 2012, Steve was appointed CEO of Co-op Food, overseeing a performance turnaround and repositioning the business as a leading convenience player. This was followed by five years as Group CEO of Co-op Group, leading the business through the COVID-19 pandemic, repositioning the Group’s Insurance and Probate businesses, and growing its online capabilities. Steve was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to the food supply chain.
Steve Murrells CBE said: “Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, I was the Meat Category Director at Tesco when Hilton was pioneering centrally packed meat, and the way that Philip and the team have grown the business since then has been incredible, with fifteen years of sensational growth. I’ve loved getting to know the business again recently, and what is exciting is that there is so much still to achieve. While Philip is stepping down, he’s not stepping out of the business, and we will benefit from his support with customer relationships and business development in his new role. I’m looking forward to working with Robert, Philip and the wi,der team as we take Hilton Foods to the next level and become the international food and supply chain partner of choice.”
Source: https://www.hiltonfoods.com/
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