GENERAL MANAGER AND DAUGHTER BOTH JOIN COMPANY TEAM
BRANSTON, one of the UK’s leading potato suppliers, has appointed a new general manager at its Lincoln site as part of its growth plans.
Tanya Leonard joins the Branston team with more than 20 years of experience in fresh produce, having taken on her first management role in sports and leisure at the age of 17. After gaining experience in a fresh produce production role during what was intended as a stop gap, Tanya then progressed through a number of operational roles.
Now at the helm of the fresh produce team at Branston, Tanya will seek to help the business to operate more efficiently, as well as maintaining the engineering function and setting up future development and technology opportunities.
Tanya said: “I love how fast-paced the industry is and there are some very exciting developments taking place within the business, including the success of the mash and protein factories, so I’m looking forward to getting stuck in and learning more.
“Helping people grow within their roles is something I’m passionate about, and I’m keen to act as a mentor for others within the business. Having started out at a young age in the industry, I know it can be challenging to build confidence, but there is no ceiling for ambitious individuals so I want to do all I can to help young people in the business progress.”
Tanya’s daughter has also recently joined Branston as HR administrator.
CEO at Branston, Jim Windle, said: “Tanya brings a huge amount of experience in fresh produce and an infectious energy with her leadership style, both of which are going to be a real asset to our Lincoln team, and we’re thrilled she has chosen to join the business. We’re looking forward to her bringing a fresh outlook on operations and helping us as we enter our next phase of growth.”
