Burton’s Foods has appointed Steve Newiss to the newly created role of chief commercial officer. The appointment takes place with immediate effect.
Newiss will take responsibility for the company’s commercial sales activities.
Previously, he held the position of vice president of European sales at Kraft Foods. He was also a recent chairman at the Institute of Grocery Distribution.
Newiss said: ”I am immensely excited by the opportunities this role offers. There are significant growth opportunities for the business and my focus will be on developing a best-in-class and efficient integrated commercial proposition that has our customers at its heart.”