Tim Walker appointed Burton's Biscuit Co planning and procurement director

Burton’s Biscuit Co has appointed Tim Walker as its new director of planning and procurement.

Walker has over 16 years’ supply chain experience, most recently as director of international logistics strategy for pharmaceutical company Actavis. He replaces Gary Williams, who after seven years has left to run his own consultancy.

Meanwhile, Burton’s chief customer officer, Steve Newiss, has joined Bart Spices as a non-executive director.