The Compleat Food Group appoints first Chief Operating Officer

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Byrne as our first Chief Operating Officer, effective 1st May 2025. The appointment marks a significant milestone as we continue to strengthen our leadership team and operational capabilities to support our ambitious growth strategy.

Brian joined The Compleat Food Group in 2023 as Chief Procurement Officer and has played a pivotal role in transforming our procurement function. With a career spanning over two decades in global supply chain leadership roles, Brian brings extensive experience and a proven track record in driving operational excellence.

In his new role, Brian will take overall accountability for the end-to-end supply chain, including planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery.

Nick Field, Chief Executive Officer at The Compleat Food Group, said: “Brian has already made a significant impact since joining us, and his promotion to Chief Operating Officer is a natural next step as we evolve our business. His expertise, leadership and drive for excellence will be instrumental as we continue to build a supply chain that is agile, resilient and built for the future. I look forward to working even more closely with him as we continue our mission to create food to feel good.”

Brian Byrne, Chief Operating Officer at The Compleat Food Group, commented: “I’m delighted to take on this new role and help shape the next phase of growth for The Compleat Food Group. We have an incredible team and a strong foundation to build upon. I’m excited to work across our supply chain and operational teams to ensure we deliver great food, even more efficiently, to our customers and consumers.”

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