Stockport born and raised ROBERT Higginson, formerly managing and financial director of Warburtons, has been appointed chairman of another great North West family of bakers, Frank Roberts & Sons.
Established in 1887, the continued success of the Roberts’ family of bakers has seen output increase dramatically; over two million loaves, rolls and bakery items are currently produced every week at its Norwich plant where over 800 staff contribute to annual sales of more than £80m, making Roberts the UK’s fourth largest independent baker, with ambitions to grow further.
Mike Roberts, deputy chairman of the bakery commented:
“The whole family are delighted to welcome Robert to our business who brings with him both family business and bakery sector experience.”
“The whole family are delighted to welcome Robert to our business who brings with him both family business and bakery sector experience.”
Mr Higginson
“I am delighted to have joined a family business with a great heritage and look forward to working with the board in realising the ambitions for future growth”.
Robert is no stranger to household and global brands having begun his working life with Shell, is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and MBA graduate from Henley Management College. He also currently sits on the advisory board of Manchester-based A2e Venture Catalysts.
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