ABOUT US BBF is one of the UK’s leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable retailers across the UK and European market. We are passionate about our products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do. Our History 2019 NESTLE LICENCE COLLABORATION, NEW HULL IT PLATFORM 2020 NEW DESSERTS CUSTOMERS INTO HULL, BBF PROVES TO BE COVID-RESILIENT 2020 WRAP PARTNERSHIP – COMMITING TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM OVER 140 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE EXECUTIVE TEAM Jonathan Lill CEO Jonathan joined BBF as CEO in February 2016 with over 28 years’ experience in food manufacturing. Jonathan is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant, with significant M&A experience. He has previously worked in finance and operational roles at Morrisons PLC and Northern Foods PLC. Munaf Yusuf Chief Finance Officer Munaf joined BBF in October 2015, with more than 19 years of financial manufacturing experience across several different industries. Munaf specialises in international finance and business turnarounds, previously working with; Mezzan Holding (F&B Conglomerate), Brakes Group, Northern Foods, The Vita Group, and NSG Pilkington. David Gallagher Operations Director David joined BBF in September 2015 as Operations Director, bringing with him a wealth of operational turnaround experience. David has over 28 years of food manufacturing experience, his previous operational roles include; Greencore, Troy Foods, Loxtons and Noble Foods. Peter Hartshorn Commercial Director Peter joined to head up the commercial team in December 2016, offering over 28 years of commercial experience in fresh and ambient categories. Peter’s experience includes roles with; 2 Sisters Food Group (Poultry), Greencore and Samworth Brothers. Mark Izzard Technical Director Mark has over 16 years of bakery and food manufacturing experience, in both branded and private label products. Mark sits on the governance panel at two universities for food related courses, and has previously worked with; Bisto Foods, Manor Bakeries, Saxby Brothers, and Manchester Metropolitan University. Cheryl Charnley Head of HR Cheryl joined BBF in 2011 and has over 12 years’ experience within the manufacturing, retail and leisure industry. She has extensive experience within HR and holds her Post Graduate HRM (CIPD Level 7). NON-EXECUTIVE TEAM Di Walker BBF Chair Di has more than 23 years’ experience in the UK food and manufacturing industry. She is currently Group CEO of the Eight Fifty Food Group, a multi protein food group including Karro Foods Group and Young’s Seafood Limited. Di’s wealth of previous experience includes Executive Chair of Karro Foods, Chief Operating Officer of Greencore PLC, and Chief Executive of Greencore UK. Richard Harrison Investment Director Richard joined Endless in August 2015 from KPMG to drive our investment activity in the North West. He has over 12 years of experience in restructuring, corporate finance and debt advisory including a 12-month secondment to Barclays Bank. ENDLESS INVESTMENT In September 2015, Endless LLP completed the acquisition of Bright Blue Foods (BBF). Endless LLP were established in 2005, and now have over 39 professionals and a network of operating partners, with offices in London, Leeds and Manchester – they offer a true ‘hands on’ investor approach. Since the acquisition, Endless has brought in a new Management team led by CEO, Jonathan Lill. Following significant capital investment across all its sites in both the UK and Poland, the business is now delivering industry leading service levels to customers and has also received industry recognition for the quality of its products In 2018, Endless supported the acquisition of Greencore’s Cakes & Desserts Division in Hull. This complementary acquisition increases capability and capacity in cake, adds chilled dessert capability whilst doubling turnover. Endless Website BRIGHT BLUE FOODS LTD, SETT END ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB1 2PT | TEL: +44 (0) 1254 277700 | INFO@BBFLIMITED.COM | COMPANY NO: 08211695 BRIGHT BLUE FOODS LTD (HULL), AMSTERDAM ROAD, HULL, HU7 0XS | TEL: +44 (0) 1482 828280 ANTI-SLAVERY | BBF LTD GENDER PAY GAP | GDPR PRIVACY POLICY Copyright © 2013 - 2020 Bright Blue Foods Ltd We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok