Ex-Hollands boss takes new role
THE former boss of Holland Pies, has joined Welsh firm Peter’s Food Service in a new role.
Neil Court-Johnston, 40, left his role with Yorkshire-based Northern Foods – parent company of Lancashire food brand Hollands – earlier this year after a dispute over a potential management buyout.
The Stockport-born executive has joined Peter’s, a £65m turnover a manufacturer of pies, pasties and sausage roll, as managing director of its food service division.
Mr Court-Johnston said: “Peter’s is a dynamic business and I look forward to helping it realise its vision to be recognised as the leading innovator of savoury pastry in UK.
“My priorities will be to develop the Peter’s brand within foodservice, work harder to ensure that we always meet our customers’ needs and grow our business through new sales channels. I’m very much looking forward to the challenge.”
Mike Grimwood, managing director of the Peter’s Group added: “With our portfolio of products and a growing reputation for quality, service and innovation, Peter’s presents an exceptional opportunity to develop nationally.
“In Neil, we have attracted someone who is well equipped with the necessary ambition, talent and know-how to lead the next phase of our business growth.”
