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.
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.
Our Senior Management Team
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 & 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.