MEET THE TEAM
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David Wright
Managing Director
Telephone: 0208 344 6900
Email: davidw@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Wrights born and bred – brought up at the mill and still lives on site. Worked in the business from a very early age (to supplement meagre pocket money!) Worked in several flour mills around the country, Henry Simon Milling Engineers and Swiss Milling School. Proud of the company’s success and the work and dedication that everyone puts into it.
Likes: New kit, contented customers, can-do teams, a tight ship and a happy ship.
Outside of work: The Norfolk coast, walking the dog, London Pride, family & friends.
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James Wright
Commercial Director
Telephone: 0208 344 6901
Email: jamesw@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Starting as a Management Trainee in 2010. Graduated the Swiss Milling School in 2013, I returned to the business as Head Miller and in 2017 took on the mantle of Production Director. In January 2022 I took the reins as Commercial Director
Likes: New machinery, making quality flour and automation.
Outside of work: Gigs, Festivals, Technology and spending time with family and friends
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Lottie Kaye
Finance Director
Telephone: 0208 344 6900
Email: lottiek@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Worked in the food industry for 20 years at Allied Mills and Greggs, tried other things for a while but missed it so much that she came back!
Likes: Big spreadsheets, tight deadlines and new gadgets.
Outside of work: Cooking, travelling, theatre, photography and her dogs - but not all at the same time!
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Julian Woodgate
Technical Director
Telephone: 0208 344 6900
Email: julianw@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Trained at the National Bakery School, came from a family bakery business (3rd Generation). Approx. 25 Years in the Milling & Baking Industry.
Likes: Diversity/Variety
Outside of work: Motor sport, Technology & DIY
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Mark Robinson
Operations Director
Telephone: 0208 344 6900
Email: markr@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Has a Degree in Chemistry and Ceramics, and is a qualified flour miller with 30 years of experience in flour milling and food ingredients. Worked in a variety of companies from corporate to SME family businesses. Experienced in both the largest and smaller specialist mills, including flour and bran heat treatment. Has even run the world’s largest stone-ground flour mills in Yorkshire! Worked across the UK and ROI.
Likes: A collaborative, inclusive and open style at work.
Outside of work: Enjoys a variety of hobbies, mainly centred around sport, including, swimming, running and karate, and watching Rugby Union. Also, enjoy volunteering at the local primary school where he has been Chair of Governors.
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Sarah Sargeant
General Sales Manager - Nationwide
Telephone: 07710 319844
Email: sarahs@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Predominantly working within the HORECA industry, in roles ranging from Customer Services through to Sales and IT.
Likes: The ability to offer fantastic products and customer service.
Outside of work: Horse riding, reading and listening to music.
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Kevin Flack
Territory Manager – Essex, South & East London, Kent, Suffolk and Norfolk
Telephone: 07710 589171
Email: kevinf@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Baker by trade from the age of 15, but spent the last 13 years in sales and business development in the catering industry.
Likes: Developing new products to market and looking after our current customer base.
Outside of work: My Family take up the majority of my time, being married for 18 years, 3 children 12, 8 and 3, most sports, comedy, music and being a football dad to my 8-year-old
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Nick Handley
Territory Manager – Yorks & Lancs.
Telephone: 07931 349037
Email: nickh@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Prior to joining Wright’s in 2009, my career background was in asset finance working mainly for RBS and then HBOS before the recession hit and the subsequent banking meltdown that followed.
Likes: Rapport, humour, achievement.
Outside of work: Rugby, Shiraz, family (in no particular order!)
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Hugo Cano
Territory Manager
Telephone: 07776 598799
Email: hugoc@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Has spent over 20 years working in the foodservice industry - Horeca.
Likes: Matching customers business needs.
Outside of work: Cycling, canoeing, family and friends.
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Donna Lewis
Territory Manager
Telephone: 07552 277268
Email: donnal@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Over 20 years of structured sales/account management experience in the food service and non-food industries. Giving a positive customer experience is always at the forefront of Donna’s work ethic.
Likes: Having excellent products to offer customers, that she truly believes in.
Outside of work: Is a real foodie, who enjoys cooking different foods. Extremely family-focused. Enjoys extending her gin collection.
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Ronnie Hunter
National Account Manager
Telephone: 07961 566708
Email: ronnieh@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Extensive account management and business development experience gained within the telecoms and aviation sectors and for the last 6 years the food industry, my true calling.
Likes: The sales buzz - nothing beats it.
Outside of work: Travel in general but love travelling to football World Cups and European Championships following both England and Northern Ireland. Looking forward to returning to my beloved Anfield soon.
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Batu Bicak
Site Manager - Ponders End
Telephone: 0208 344 6900
Email: Batub@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Still remembers his first nervous day of work in the Pre-packed Dept, his first department in his eventful Wright’s journey. Grew into the role as a lead operator before taking on the challenging Buhler packer for the trade line. Finally, all his hard work pay off and progressed into management.
Likes: Likes production planning, good healthy stock levels and a happy, flexible team.
Outside of work: Really enjoys cooking and is known as a top Turkish chef amongst friends & family! Enjoys sports such as UFC and football and is a big Galatasaray and Khabib fan.
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Eric Addo
Factory Manager - Wrights Bakery Ingredients
Telephone: 0208 344 6900
Email: erica@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background: Over 20 years of experience in production operations. I have held many management positions for major manufacturing companies.
Outside of Work: Teaching and supporting those faced with academic challenges, especially in Mathematics. Attending church and getting involved in community activities.
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Premanand Rajaram
General Manager - Milling
Telephone: 0208 344 6900
Email: premr@wrightsflour.co.uk
Background:
Has a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and master’s degree in Business administration. Graduated from the Swiss Milling School. Joined the Wheat Milling industry in the year 2001 (3rd generation to be in the Milling business). Has acquired 22+ years of enjoyable experience in the Milling industry.
Likes: Perseverance
Outside of work: Spending quality time with family and friends, Cooking, Walk in the countryside, Drive on the country roads.