Burts Snacks has announced that its Chairman and Managing Director, David Nairn, is stepping down after 14 years leading the business. He will be succeeded by Dave McNulty, the former head of SHS’s Drinks Division and Vice President of Coca-Cola Enterprises.
Stepping down with immediate effect, Nairn has helped the Devon-based independent snack firm expand into new sectors and grow from £1m sales per annum to more than £60m. The group stated that he will continue to provide support on the direction and strategy of the business as a Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary.
McNulty joins Burts Snacks following four years as MD of SHS’s Drinks Division. As well as the Coca-Cola role, he has also been Director ICC Europe at Kraft Foods. McNulty said: “I am excited about this new opportunity and the prospect of working with such a dedicated and ambitious team.
“David’s leadership, commitment and passion for the business has created a long-lasting legacy and I am very much looking forward to building on his achievements, taking the brand and its product offering into the next chapter.”
Nairn added: “I am proud of the extraordinary team and the incredible products we have developed, and I am excited for what the future holds under Dave’s stewardship.”
