Bestway appoints Jim Brown as Trading Controller

As part of its strategic growth plan, Bestway Wholesale has announced the appointment of Jim Brown as Trading Controller for Catering, Fresh and Frozen from 3 October 2022

Based at their Head Office at Park Royal, Brown will head up a team of six as part of a strategic plan to further grow sales across Bestway Wholesale’s Catering, Fresh and Frozen categories.

Brown has more than 30 years of industry experience having previously worked at Booker, Landmark Wholesale and, most recently, Unitas Wholesale as Senior Trading Controller for Tobacco, Licensed, Impulse and Grocery.

“I’m excited to be joining Bestway at this point in the company’s journey and at a time when there are many opportunities to drive sales across Catering, Fresh and Frozen Retail sectors,” said Brown.

“Strong supplier relationships are a bedrock of everything Bestway stands for and I’m looking forward to making a difference within the business as we continue to deliver the right products at the right price to our customers.”

The appointment will add even greater depth to Bestway’s team, with Group Trading Director Kenton Burchell pleased to see Brown arrive.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming Jim to the team as he brings a wealth of experience to our business,” Burchell added.

“Jim has immense knowledge in the wholesale channel spanning many categories, creating the best customer offer and working with suppliers to provide the best value to customers. I am sure Jim will be a perfect fit for us as we expand our wholesale business across the Catering and Retail arms of the business.”

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