Kepak Group, the owner of the Rustlers brand, has announced the appointment of Walter Martin as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
He steps into the role following the retirement of Robbie Grogan after 34 years with the business.
Since joining Kepak in 2018, Martin has been a key figure in the company’s financial leadership. He most recently served as Chief Accounting Officer & Company Secretary. Prior to that, he held senior positions, including Head of Finance and CFO for the UK Meat Division. Before his tenure at Kepak, Martin held senior finance roles with the Ardagh Group.
Simon Walker, CEO of Kepak Group, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Walter as our new CFO. His deep financial expertise, strategic vision, and leadership have been instrumental in our success. Under his guidance, we are confident that Kepak will continue to grow and strengthen its position in the market. I also want to extend our sincere gratitude to Robbie Grogan for his remarkable contribution to Kepak over the past three decades. His dedication and leadership have helped shape the company into what it is today.”
Martin added: “It is an honor to take on the position of CFO at Kepak. Robbie has built an outstanding finance function, and I am committed to maintaining that legacy while focusing on strategic growth, disciplined capital allocation, and delivering long-term value for our stakeholders.”
