Meat industry veteran Tamara Redding has joined glasshouse giant Thanet Earth as commercial director.
Redding has most recently worked as sales director at poultry supplier Bernard Matthews, and has a 17-year career across the food industry, including roles at food manufacturer Samworth Brothers and 2 Sisters Group.
She replaces current commercial director Richard Diplock, who has led the commercial team for seven years, and who will continue to support the business and oversee a handover period to Redding, a statement said.
In an internal announcement, Thanet Earth MD Des Kingsley said: “With a degree in marketing and a reputation for professionalism, resilience and the building of strong customer relationships, Tamara will ensure our commercial function continues to be a real business driver of our profitable growth strategy.”