Tim has vast experience in the UK food sector having spent his career in food manufacturing, government regulation and supermarket retail. Tim was the Group Quality Director at Tesco plc between 2012 and 2017. Prior to joining Tesco plc, Tim was the Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency (‘FSA’). Before joining the FSA, Tim led a number of food businesses including Arla and Sara Lee as CEO. For Government, Tim has also chaired the Trade and Agriculture Commission, the Food and Drink Sector Council and was appointed to the Food Strategy Advisory Board. Tim was awarded a CBE in 2022 for services to the food and agriculture sector.

External appointments

• Non-Executive Director of Pret a Manger
• Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Sheffield Hallam University