Tom Workman Joins The Caterfood Buying Group
Please join us in welcoming Tom to the CFBG team!
With his fantastic track record, experience and knowledge of this industry, Tom Workman joins Caterfood Buying Group (CFBG) as Commercial Director from Creed Foodservice, where Tom worked for six years, most recently as Trading Director.
Working alongside Managing Director Phil Ateyo, Tom will be focusing on supporting the Group’s expansive future plans; ensuring that the CFBG remains a well-oiled machine and, most importantly, easy for suppliers to work with, as it continues to develop and grow.
Phil Atyeo said: “The Group is going from strength to strength and to achieve our ambitious plans - to be one of the biggest buying groups in the UK within five years - we need the best team behind us.
“I know Tom will hit the ground running and make a big impact as our Commercial Director. His knowledge and experience from independent wholesale will be invaluable, as will his tremendous passion and determination to help push the Group forward.”
As Commercial Director, Tom Workman will also be overseeing our development of the Caterfood Collection own brand and premium ranges, and the integration of future acquisitions for purchasing and marketing.
Upon joining the group, Tom said: “The Caterfood Buying Group already has some of the best-in-class and most innovative foodservice businesses within the industry, supported by a fantastic and hugely-talented central team. The potential and ambition of the Group is second to none and I’m hugely excited about joining at this key point in the Caterfood journey.
“My goal is to be relentless in putting in place all of the structures required to support the Group’s future plans. There’s also a great deal of opportunity to use the scale of the Caterfood Buying Group to further enhance knowledge sharing and best practice throughout our seven, unique businesses, each of which have brilliant qualities, people and customers, whilst protecting their respective independence and heritage.”
Tom Workman, Commercial Director, with Phil Atyeo, Caterfood Buying Group Managing Director
