SPAR UK has announced the appointment of Nick Bunker as Non-Executive Chair of the SPAR Food Distributors (SFD) Board.
He takes over the position from Martin Agnew, Joint Chair of Henderson Group, who has held the role since 2011 and will continue to be a director.
The SFD Board’s purpose is to facilitate efficient and effective partnership between the five SPAR businesses and bring mutual commercial and customer benefit. This is the first time SPAR has appointed the role of Chair from outside the organisation.
Bunker has wealth of grocery industry expertise and Board experience through a number of Chairman and Director roles over the last 25 years.
He spent thirteen years with Kraft Foods both in the UK and internationally. In 2010 he was appointed President of Kraft Foods & Cadbury (now Mondelēz) and led the integration in the UK / Ireland. He was latterly CEO at KP Snacks for five years and Managing Director of Pladis from 2017-2019.
Bunker commented: “I am delighted to be joining the Board of SPAR Food Distributors and look forward to supporting the ambitious and collaborative growth plans of the business.
“The convenience market is evolving and the SPAR brand has significant potential to develop further through its focus on compelling neighbourhood stores which deliver value, service and a great product range for customers.”
Agnew added: “The appointment of Nick as Non-Executive Chair will be a great addition to our ambitious growth plans. Nick has an outstanding track record of leadership and he will add strategic insight and a fresh perspective to the SPAR business.”
Last month, SPAR reported robust Christmas and new year trading figures.
