Movers&Shakers Karen Dear
Karen Dear appointed Chief Executive of the CBA
The Craft Bakers Association (CBA) has announced that Karen Dear has been appointed Chief Executive, with her promotion taking effect on 3rd April 2023. Karen, who was previously Director of Operations and has worked at the CBA for nearly 23 years, will be responsible for driving further growth and expansion of the CBA and its services. Nick Harris, Chairman at Craft Bakers Association, said: “We are delighted to announce that Karen Dear has been appointed Chief Executive of the CBA in recognition of her dedicated service and leadership to the organisation. The appointment supports our ambitious future growth and development goals, whilst enabling us to build for the future.” Karen Dear, Chief Executive, said: “This is an exciting
time for the CBA and I’m looking forward to taking on this challenge. My new role will enable me to focus on growing the organisation, whilst also ensuring CBA membership continues to be valuable to all our members and industry supporters.”
Warburtons appoints new Managing Director Britain’s
Warburtons,
largest has
bakery announced
brand, the
appointment of Mary-Ann Kilby as its new Managing Director. Still 5th generation family owned, Jonathan Warburton will continue his role as Chairman, supported by his cousins Brett and Ross Warburton as Executive Directors. Mary-Ann has over 30 years’ experience within the food industry, most recently at Samworth Brothers where she held MD and senior commercial leadership roles at Melton Foods and Saladworks before becoming Group Executive Board Director in 2018. Through these roles she achieved transformational business performance with a strong focus on people leadership whilst building deep commercial partnerships. She brings to the business a wealth of commercial experience and operational understanding. In early 2022, Mary-Ann joined
Warburtons as a Non-Executive Director and has since built a good understanding of the business,
Leadership
its culture, values and long-term ambitions. Mary-Ann will lead the operational
Board Jonathan Warburton,
and
will work closely with the Warburtons family.
Chairman,
commented: “I have known Mary- Ann for many years and am delighted to welcome her into her new role at Warburtons. The last few years have been challenging for all in the industry, but as we look ahead, we remain focused on continuing to invest in innovation, quality and our people. I am certain that with her vast experience, common values and leadership
qualities Mary-Ann
will continue to drive the long-term growth of our business.” Mary-Ann Kilby commented:
“Warburtons is a great British brand which has a real focus on investing in long term growth. I am proud to
be joining such an ambitious
family business which places great importance not only on making the highest quality products but on its partnership approach working with its
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Mary-Ann Kilby customers.
The family values
and culture of the business make Warburtons unique and special. I am very much looking forward to getting to know the people in the 28 sites across the country.” Warburtons was founded in 1876 in Bolton and is still owned and managed by the fifth generation, Jonathan, Ross and Brett.
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