Who We Are > Food Loving Team


Great people make the World go round and at Icefresh we listen, communicate and deliver the goods to plan every time.

We are committed to our guiding principles, to generating profitable growth for our customers and partners, and we are committed to having some fun along the way....

Colleague turnover is low and the absenteeism rate is negligible. This is due to a competitive remuneration structure, our comprehensive flexible benefits scheme and a pleasant working environment... oh and a football table and free drinks and snacks in our 'chill-out zone'!

Icefresh work with a flat structure, across four primary disciplines: Sales, Supply Chain, Technical Services & Finance.

Phil Webster

Phil WebsterChief Operating Officer

My role entails account management and planning for major retailers and some large B2B customers.

Working very closely with our principals in continental Europe we have a dynamic NPD process in order to present exciting and innovative private label products to the market.


T: +44 (0)1263 714 717
M: +44 (0)7776 186 656
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Jill Knights

Gill Knights

Assistant to Chief Operating OfficerAs the assistant to Phil I look after all his secretarial and administrative requirements. I also have several other responsibilities which include HR administration, staff training and travel requirements and I manage health and safety compliance.


T: +44 (0)1263 714 708
M: +44 (0)7717 155 808
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SALES

 

Philip Carter

Account Manager
Retail

I manage National Accounts within our portfolio, in the Retail sector, developing our desserts, bakery and ice cream business.

With our aim to supply a full range of desserts, bakery and ice cream into major player in the retail and foodeservice sectors I am very busy with new product development.

T: +44 (0)1263 714 705
M: +44 (0)7768 393 797
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Adam Ferrier

Account Manager
Retail

I manage key accounts within our portfolio, predominantly in the convenience sector, developing our ice ceam  and desserts business.

With our aim to supply a full range of ice cream and desserts to the retail convenience market I am very busy with new product development

T: +44 (0)1263 714 711
M: +44 (0)7900 567087
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Kevin Botting

Business Development Manager

I manage the Foodservice business within Icefresh managing national accounts, new business & wholesale accounts, developing our desserts and ice cream business.

With our aim to supply a full range of desserts, bakery and ice cream into major players in the Foodservice sectors I work closely with comapnies looking at new product development plus sourcing bespoke products.


T: +44 (0)1263 714 727
M: +44 (0)7825 566 843
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Kerry Scales

Sales and Marketing Coordinator

I work closely with the retail sales team and provide a comprehensive sales & marketing function.

I am responsible for the smooth running of all projects (new launches, redesigns, text amends etc.) ensuring that they all meet tight deadlines.  Included within the project role are elements such as sampling, naming panels, taste panels, external design meetings, UDEX etc.

As well as managing all projects I also handle the companies internal and external marketing..  This involves aspects such as yearly calendars, internal signage, magazine editorials and web sites to name a few.


T: +44 (0)1263 714 725
M: +44 (0)7973 279012

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Tiffany Sands

Business Services Executive 


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SUPPLY CHAIN

Matt Proctor

Matt ProctorSupply Chain Manager

My responsibility is stock control - encompassing orders, invoicing and logistics as well as packaging. I'm also involved with planning and forecasting, as well as monitoring and maintaining service levels with our customers.

T: +44 (0)1263 714 721
M: +44 (0)7900 910 762

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TECHNICAL SERVICES

Richard Reeve

Head of Technical Services and Compliance

I am accountable for all strategic aspects of our technical function which incorporates legal compliance and ethical standards

The tactical responsibility for all our retail and foodservice technical work is that of my colleague Dan Brocklehurst and whilst I work closely with Dan in this area, he manages day to day matters.

My primary responsibility, is that of Icefresh Ingredients, a trading name of Icefresh Foods Limited supplying ingredients to the manufacturing industry where I provide a full and comprehensive technical services function in support of our sales and purchasing function.  

I spend most of my time meeting customers and our supplying factories across the World, to ensure that our quality promise is met and that the latest legislation is being followed.

I also sit on the Campden and Chorleywood Specification Commitee and constantly strive for product improvement.

As a member of the vegetable R&D Team, I am actively involved in the approval of new factories as well as arranging sample sessions and feedback.

T: +44 (0)1263 714 720
M: +44 (0)7771 638 506
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FINANCE

Patrick Hilliard

Head of Finance

My role is to ensure the smooth running of the finance department.

This involves overseeing  preparation of our monthly management accounts, control of overhead expenses and involvement with daily cash management.  I also undertake special project work, deal with taxation matters involving the company and prepare the final accounts for the auditors.

T: +44 (0)1263 714 724
M: +44 (0)7818 436280
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Sam Locke

Purchase Ledger

T: +44 (0)1263 714 715
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Chris Hill

Sales Ledger

T: +44 (0)1263 714 706