He joined Creed Foodservice in 2006 as operations director, before becoming managing director in 2013 - a role he held for 11 years.
In January 2024, after a 12-month handover starting in 2023, he handed the reins to Miles Roberts, stepping into the position of strategy director and continuing to support the company’s direction and long-term vision as a member of the board.
Reflecting on his decision to retire, Ternant said: “After 19 memorable years, I’m announcing my retirement. It’s been an incredible journey working alongside such talented and dedicated people, and I’m truly proud of what we’ve built and accomplished together.
“Being part of this team and helping grow this business has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. Working alongside Chris Creed, with his direction and vision, and the wider executive team, has been incredibly fulfilling.”
Throughout his tenure, Ternant has played an integral role in Creed’s growth and success. Creed achieved a 2-star best companies accreditation in the Best Companies to Work For survey, it was recognised on the Best Companies top 100 large companies to work for list and the team grew to be the largest to date.
Roberts added: “Philip’s leadership, vision and deep understanding of both our business and the wider industry have left an indelible mark on Creed. As we look to the future, our focus remains on driving the business forward with the same passion, purpose and culture Creed is known for, whilst ensuring our people stay at the heart of everything we do.”