Jon brings his wealth of industry knowledge, leadership skills and expertise in building successful teams to Thomas Ridley. He will be focusing on delivering more value for current customers as well as strengthening the company’s performance in key sectors and expanding the sales team.
Paul Knight, commercial director at Thomas Ridley, said: “Now is an optimum time for Jon to join the team as, here at Thomas Ridley, we’ve emerged from the pandemic fit, strong and ready for growth. Jon is here to help us seize new opportunities and to push the business forward even further.
“I welcome his wealth of foodservice experience and local knowledge, having lived and worked in Suffolk for around 30 years. With a keen eye on new business development, I’m very excited that Jon’s here and that he’s ready to take on lots of new and exciting challenges with us. Jon has a fierce appetite for growth and tenacity for empowering positive change, and I’m sure he’s going to be a great fit for the team.”
Recently Thomas Ridley was acquired by Bidcorp and is now part of the Caterfood Buying Group. Thomas Ridley will continue to operate as an autonomous business within this new ownership structure.
Jon added: “I’m excited to jump into this role and have a big impact. The team at Thomas Ridley has been incredibly welcoming and working for a company that champions family values, and really cares for its customers, fits perfectly with my beliefs.
“After almost 30 years at Bidfood, it’s been a big change to join the team at Thomas Ridley but I’m very keen to take on this new role and learn all about the business and what makes it different within the foodservice sector. It’s a company I’ve always admired for its values, support of local and British businesses and its renowned customer service.”