In this role, Harvey will lead Foodbuy’s Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO) businesses, supporting more than 15,000 client sites nationwide. He will be responsible for driving operational performance, strengthening client partnerships and delivering long-term value for members and clients.
He brings leadership experience across retail, financial services and hospitality, with previous senior roles at Aldi, Tesco, Barclays and Pizza Express. Foodbuy manages over £2.6 billion in managed spend, supporting clients across food, beverage and non-food categories.
Its offer includes culinary expertise through Foodbuy Culinary Solutions, supporting menu development and chef development programmes, alongside its digital platforms delivered through Foodbuy Technology Solutions.
These include Freshmarkets, enabling streamlined procurement and ordering, and CaterCloud, providing recipe and allergen management solutions to support operational efficiency and compliance across its member base.
Commenting on his appointment, Harvey said: “I’m delighted to be joining Foodbuy at such an exciting stage of its growth. I look forward to working with the team and brilliant colleagues to build on the strong foundations in place and to continue delivering operational excellence and value for our members and clients.”