Richard Thomson

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ABOUT RICHARD THOMSON

A first-class SLT Commercial Leader specialising in SME food manufacturing, with a performance track record of growing stagnant businesses, building bottom line growth and breaking into new markets with UK leading Retailers, Foodservice OOH and B2B Food Manufacturers; multi-sector, multi-category, brand and own label. Growing stagnant businesses; Beacon Foods, from £8m to £19m and taking Little Treats from £12m to £18m. In every role setting the strategy, consistently delivered significant revenue growth and profitable incremental volume. With particular SME scale-up expertise in the B2B and Foodservice sectors, thrives on driving commercial success, delivering strategic business growth, moving a business forward and making a difference; with an excellent track record of securing new business, hunting down and developing win-win commercial opportunities and developing high-performing teams. A high energy, hands-on tactical and strategic deliverer, looking to add value and growth to a business. Leads by example with passion, persistence and pace. A proactive driver of innovation, with an entrepreneurial spirit, comfortable having difficult conversations and challenging the status quo. Trusted by many to always pick up the phone and get things done.