Dairy Crest’s appointment of Martin Oakes as executive managing director, Dairies, came into effect yesterday (1 February).

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Oakes comes to Dairy Crest from Somerfield, where he was group logistics and IT director. Prior to that, he held various senior positions with Safeway, Wincanton Logistics and Tibbett & Britten Group.


Oakes replaces Mark Allen following his appointment as chief executive of Dairy Crest.


Commenting on the appointment, Allen, said: “We are delighted to welcome Martin to the board of Dairy Crest. His wide-ranging business, logistics and retail experience will add tremendous value to the ongoing development of the Dairies Division.”

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