• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Thursday September 12 2024
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Hospital meals provider apetito appoints new chief executive designate

Hospital meals provider apetito has announced the appointment of Ian Stone to the role of chief executive designate.

The company, which is the leading meals producer to the healthcare, care homes, education and social care sectors and also delivers to consumers in their own homes through its retail brand, Wiltshire Farm Foods, employs 2,000 staff at its headquarters in Trowbridge and across the UK.

Ian, who is the president and chairman of the British Frozen Food Federation, will replace Paul Freeston, who has led apetito in the UK for the past 25 years, and who steps down at the end of 2024.

Since joining apetito in 2003, Ian has undertaken a wide range of roles within the business, culminating in his appointment as UK chief commercial officer, where he has been responsible for the development of apetito’s business-to-business divisions as well as Wiltshire Farm Foods.

“Taking on the role of CEO at apetito UK is a tremendous honour, especially at a time when our services are more vital than ever, and I’m looking forward to building on the immense legacy that Paul leaves us with, and which he has built so successfully over the past 25 years,” said Ian.

“I’m committed to developing our business further in the UK by ensuring that we continue to innovate and provide nutritious meals and services that make a real difference in the lives of those we serve – including some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

“I am excited by the future and the opportunity that exists for our meals, our services and our fantastic team.”

The company won a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development in May – its fourth Royal honour in the last two decades.

Image: British Frozen Food Federation

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