Tim has experience in the UK food sector having worked 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 Sarah Lee as CEO. For Government, Tim has also chaired the Trade and Agriculture Commission and now the Food and Drink Sector Council. Tim was appointed a CBE in 2022 for services to the food and agriculture sector.

External appointments

• Non-Executive Director of Pret a Manger (Europe) Limited.
• Non-Executive Chairman of Sheffield Hallam University

Committee membership

• ESG Committee
• Nomination Committee
• Remuneration Committee