Australian baby food manufacturer Rafferty’s Garden has announced it has appointed Michael Tinker as managing director.

The appointment comes a month after the management buy out of the company led by private-equity firm Anacacia Capital.

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The premium baby food manufacturer said it achieved record growth in 2010 and is now the fastest growing and second largest baby food business in Australia.

Founder Adrian Pike said: “I am delighted to welcome Anacacia Capital and Saleslink as shareholders of Rafferty’s Garden. Their due diligence process was very rigorous and a great exercise for the business. We feel fortunate to have attracted such talented non-executive directors to our business.”

Tinker has held senior management roles at Goodman Fielder, Electrolux, Johnson and Johnson, Cadbury Schweppes and Unilever.

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