Karl McGonnell has been appointed commercial director for the food-to-go retail division of Greencore.

He joins the manufacturer from Samworth Brother’s Tamar Foods, where he was commercial director for three years. Prior to that, he held senior commercial roles at Del Monte, Brookes Avana and Grampian Country Foods.

“We are very excited about having someone of Karl’s calibre joining our team,” said Clare Rees, MD for Greencore food-to-go - retail.

“He has a strong proven track record and we look forward to Karl’s commercial leadership in continuing to drive our business forward.”