NEW COMMERCIAL LEAD FOR ADELIE

Leading Food to Go business Adelie Foods has announced the appointment of John Hyman to the role of Group Commercial Director.

Hyman joins Adelie from First Drinks Brands where,  as UK Sales Director,  he had responsibility for big name brands including  Grant's, Glenfiddich, Disaronno, Hendrick's Gin and Piper-Heidsieck, successfully delivering 92% sales growth over five years.

He brings a wealth of FMCG experience to his new role at Adelie, having also held a number of senior commercial positions with companies including Dairy Crest, HJ Heinz and Arla foods.

Adelie's Acting Chief Executive Officer Gavin Cox comments: "I am delighted that we have been able to attract an individual of John's calibre and experience to lead our commercial agenda at this exciting phase of our development.

"We have enjoyed exceptional growth over the past few years, particularly with our own Food to Go brand URBAN eat which now generates annual retail sales in excess of £100 million and I am confident that John's experience of working with big brands will prove invaluable as we look to maximise the potential of URBAN eat across the retail sector."

Hyman explains: "I am very excited to have joined such a dynamic business and am confident that Adelie is well placed to build on the success it has enjoyed in recent years since its acquisition by India Hospitality Corporation."

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May 2014 - with pic (Caption: John Hyman, Group Commercial Director Adelie)

For further information please contact Sarah Oakes, Thorpe PR, 07968 314426