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Lactalis UK & Ireland Appoints New MD and Sales Director

Lactalis UK & Ireland, the UK subsidiary of the French Lactalis Group, has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director.

Mike Chatters, formerly the company’s Sales Director, will take responsibility for all the Lactalis UK & Ireland businesses from 1 June. He replaces Hugues Meaudre who is taking on a new position as Managing Director of Lactalis AOC France, based in Roquefort.

Chatters joined the business in June 2015 having previously worked with FMCG brands such as Colgate Palmolive, Coca-Cola, Guinness, and Birds Eye.

He said: “This is an exciting time for our business at a time of growth, and I’m thrilled to be taking on this new opportunity. We have a dynamic brand portfolio, a growing private label business, a dedicated and committed team, and we’re seeing sales growth in all trade channels.

“I’m looking forward to working with the team, our customers and business partners to ensure we continue to meet our ambitious growth objectives by responding to the ‘new normal’ and beyond for our industry.”

Meanwhile, Ian Sanger has been promoted to take over the role of Sales Director. He joined Lactalis in August 2011, with his most recent position being Business Unit Director – Retail Sales.

Lactalis UK & Ireland has a portfolio of cheese brands, including Seriously, Seriously Spreadable, Galloway, Orkney, Galbani, and Président.