Ben Waldron is the new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Greggs. Effective October 27, he becomes Chief Financial Officer-designate and an Executive Director. He will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer from January 1, 2027. Richard Hutton will remain Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director until December 31, 2026. He will then retire after 28 years with the company. The two will work together during the transition period.

Prior to joining Greggs, Waldron worked for Bakkavor Group plc, a leading international fresh prepared food business, for over 14 years, in various roles including CFO, CEO of Bakkavor Asia and CEO of Bakkavor USA. 

Matt Davies, Chair of Greggs, said, “On behalf of the Board, I look forward to welcoming Ben to Greggs as Chief Financial Officer. He will join the business at an exciting stage in its continued development. His strong financial and commercial expertise, together with his experience in senior operational leadership roles within an international food manufacturing business, will be an invaluable asset to Greggs. 

I would also like to thank Richard for his outstanding commitment and leadership over many years. Since joining the Board in 2006, he has played a central role in the development of the business and supported a period of significant growth. We are grateful that he will remain with Greggs to support an orderly handover before his retirement at the end of 2026.”

Roisin Currie, Chief Executive Officer of Greggs, said, Richard has been a trusted colleague, and I have greatly valued the partnership we have built over many years. His contribution to Greggs has been outstanding, and he will leave with the warmest thanks and very best wishes from everyone across the Company. I am also looking forward to welcoming Ben to Greggs and look forward to working with him as we continue to deliver our ambitious strategic plans.”

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