Chilled prepared food supplier The Compleat Food Group has appointed Brian Byrne as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help drive its growth strategy.
Byrne, who joined the company in 2023 as Chief Procurement Officer, has played a key role in transforming its procurement function. Starting on 1 May, in his new role as COO, he will have overall responsibility for the entire supply chain, including planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery.
Before joining The Compleat Food Group, Byrne had a career spanning over two decades in global supply chain leadership roles, including positions at Burton’s Biscuit Company and Fox’s Burton’s Companies.
Byrne said: “I’m delighted to take on this new role and help shape the next phase of growth for The Compleat Food Group. We have an incredible team and a strong foundation to build upon. I’m excited to work across our supply chain and operational teams to ensure we deliver great food, even more efficiently, to our customers and consumers.”
The Compleat Food Group chief executive Nick Field added: “Brian has already made a significant impact since joining us, and his promotion to Chief Operating Officer is a natural next step as we evolve our business.
“His expertise, leadership and drive for excellence will be instrumental as we continue to build a supply chain that is agile, resilient and built for the future. I look forward to working even more closely with him as we continue our mission to create food to feel good.”