Board of Directors

The Food Northwest Board Of Non-Executive Directors is Chaired by Stuart Ross, former Supply Chain and Distribution Director for Tesco Stores Ltd and Former Joint Managing Director of Iceland, with operations managed by Chief Executive Patricia Foreman. 

Other members of the Board come from diverse backgrounds in the Food and Drink industry. Follow the links on the right to find out more.

• Stuart Ross

  Stuart Ross Stuart Ross the newly appointed Executive Chair of Food Northwest, has over 20 years experience in the food and drink sector and was previously joint Managing Director for Iceland Ltd, responsible for supply chain, distribution, store operations, HR, appliance business, expert care and expert logistics. Prior to this Stuart held the position of Supply Chain and Distribution Director for more

• Richard O'Keefe

  Richard O'Keefe Richard O’Keefe is the Managing Director of a Division of 3663, a food service company dealing with fresh meat, fruit and veg, sea food and chilled food. Richard is also a member of the British Food Corporation. more

• David Tomlinson

  David Tomlinson David Tomlinson was the Technical Director of Warburtons up to three years ago before he retired. He maintains extensive links with the Warburtons family. David worked for Warburtons for 25 years during the extensive growth phase of the business and is also a member of the Greater Manchester Learning and Skills Council. more

• David Owen

  David Owen David Owen has been working in the food industry for over 40 years starting work at Spillers, F Daniels, and at Kwik Save as the Purchasing Director prior to the take over by Somerfield. He is now working as a consultant and investor in food businesses and restaurants. more

• Helen Colley

  Helen Colley Helen has been in the business for over 20 years. In 1984, Helen set up her own catering company, which became one of the largest outside caterers in Lancashire. Helen is now founder and Managing Director of the makers of premium puddings and chilled desserts for supermarkets and specialist shops, Farmhouse Fare. more