Branston commercial director Richard Clark has announced his retirement.
Clark is due to step down from his role this month, having joined the business in 1989 as a trader.
He has a background in farming and worked on his family farm for a number of years.
He progressed quickly through the business and expanded his skillset to encompass planning and budgeting in addition to managing grower relationships, before eventually becoming commercial director.
“Every day at Branston is different, and I have had a wonderful time over the last three decades learning everything I can about potato supply and contributing to the growth of the business,” said Clark. “Branston was very different when I joined back in 1989 and the market is continuing to evolve, but understanding the whole industry has been key to my career longevity and I’m privileged to have had many opportunities to learn and grow at Branston.”
Clark acknowledged the “talented people” he had worked with throughout his career and said he was looking forward to spending time travelling with his family.
“Richard’s dedication and hard work over the years has been invaluable, and we’re immensely grateful for everything he has done to help us grow Branston as a business,” said Jim Windle, CEO of Branston. “It’s been a pleasure to work with Richard and experience his passion for the industry, and we all wish him, and his family, well for the future.”
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