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We are an exciting, vibrant and fast growing business...

 

Our people are highly motivated because they can see what a difference they make to our business, they enjoy what they do and they have clearly defined goals and objectives.

SALLY-ANN BRADLEY

FOUNDER DIRECTOR

Responsible for operations, Sally-Ann is passionate about people, their development and delivery at the highest standard.  Her interests include horses and she enjoys the occasional, indulgent spa visit.

SALLY-ANN BRADLEY, FOUNDER DIRECTOR
DAMON BROWN, FOUNDER DIRECTOR

DAMON BROWN

FOUNDER DIRECTOR

Damon is responsible for business development.  He is a trained chef who demonstrates his passion for food in his long term relationships with clients.    He is fond of the odd hack on the golf course.

ANDREW NORRIE

FOUNDER DIRECTOR

Andrew is a chartered accountant. He is focused on how finance can benefit clients through clarity and transparency of information as well as identifying efficiencies to help drive down costs.  His interests include sailing and a bit of golf as well as cooking with ‘enthusiasm’ in the kitchen at home.

ANDREW NORRIE, FOUNDER DIRECTOR
Our Senior Management Team
PAUL ALLEN, Operations Director
PAUL ALLEN

Managing Director

Paul has responsibility for our contracts in the Midlands/South. He ensures Olive’s high food standards are achieved and provides leadership and inspiration to his team. In his spare time he likes keeping fit and relishes a good triathlon.

MARK TILBURY, Operations Director ​
MARK TILBURY

Operations & Compliance Director 

Mark has 25 years’ experience in the catering industry and is responsible for our contracts in the North. Mark has a varied background including working in hotels, conferencing and retail. In his spare time Mark enjoys outdoor pursuits and snow sports.

JACQUI MEE, Director of Food
JACQUI MEE

Director of Food

Jacqui has responsibility for food standards and food development across our business.  She monitors trends and, together with our chefs and Food Innovation Team (FIT) develops new ideas, dishes and promotions. Her interests include fitness and horse riding.

Our Senior Sales Team
LINDSAY SMITH, Sales Manager
LINDSAY WALKER

Sales Manager

Lindsay has the distinction of opening Olives first contract as Catering Manager. Since then, she has progressed rapidly through the ranks as Support Manager, Operations Manager and now Sales Manager. She particularly enjoys music and live music events and is an avid runner. 

NEIL WIGHTMAN, Sales Manager
NEIL WIGHTMAN

Sales Manager

Neil joined the business in 2014 and comes from a strong craft background. Staying true to his roots he is passionate about all things food. He  enjoys motor sports and spending time with his brown Labrador Nelson!

Some more of the gang...
JO WALKER-MORECROFT,  Learning & Development Manager
JO WILLS 

Learning & Development Manager

Jo has responsibility for managing all operational training, management development and personal improvement coaching. Jo also works closely with  Jacqui to design and deliver culinary training. Her interests include walking and cooking for friends and family.

IAN GUISE, Finance Manager ​
IAN GUISE

Finance Manager

Ian has worked for Olive for over 15 years and manages the accounts function.  With over 25 years’ experience working in catering accounts has a keen eye for detail.   In his spare time Ian can be seen out and about on his mountain bike.

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AIMEE HARTLES 

People Support Manager

Having worked for Olive since 2015, Aimee has shown a passion for people and works closely with Sally-Ann to ensure the highest delivery of the HR functions. As a Mental Health First Aider, mental wellbeing is an important part of life - a tenet Aimee lives out through her interests in music and reading. 

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