apetito – the leading meals producer to the Healthcare, Care Homes, Education and Social Care sectors which also delivers to consumers in their own homes through its retail brand, Wiltshire Farm Foods, has announced the appointment of Ian Stone to the role of Chief Executive Designate of apetito UK.
Ian 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.
He has an outstanding reputation as a leader who develops and supports his people, helping them to achieve their very best.
Speaking of his new appointment, Ian says:
“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.
“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”.
apetito employs around 2,000 workers across the UK and is widely respected as the leading meals provider and specialist nutrition expert across its markets, signposting the way with a series of pioneering and world-leading innovations. The company is enshrined in strong sustainability and societal values (winning the King’s Awards for Enterprise in Sustainable Development in 2024 – its fourth Royal’ honour in the last two decades).
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