ForFarmers expands UK poultry team

15-Jan-2021 - Last updated on 15-Jan-2021 at 10:26 GMT

ForFarmers UK says it now has four new team members, boosting its poultry expertise, and bringing a high calibre of knowledge and trusted experience.

Christopher Burton [pictured], James Tilley, James Girdler, and Harry Atkinson started working at the company last month.

ForFarmers UK poultry sales director, David Hilldrith, said: “Our new recruits bring a wealth of experience. The expansion of our team will deliver a vital link to the producer which will support the growth of the ForFarmers poultry offering across the UK.”

Three of the new recruits, all poultry account managers, offer sales support covering all poultry sectors.

Focusing on the Midlands and the M1 corridor, Christopher Burton joins the team with a wealth of on-hand experience and understanding across broiler, mill, and sales managerial roles. “I look forward to building a connection with our customers, at a very exciting time for ForFarmers and help towards the growth of the business”.

James Tilley has joined to cover the North West of the country, bringing an array of sales and procurement experience, alongside on-farm expertise from his farm and wholesale business in Denbigh. “I’m proud to have joined the team, I’m passionate about the direction ForFarmers are going with their focus on the future of farming.”

James Girdler has transitioned to the poultry team having previously worked as a ForFarmers trainee commercial nutritionist. His role brings a focus to organic feed sales in the southern half of the UK, along with a concentration on the ForFarmers turkey strategy. “This is a great opportunity, to get out there and support our customers. No doubt 2020 will continue throwing challenges at us, but it’s an exciting time to be joining the poultry team.”

Providing technical support to the poultry and game sectors, Harry Atkinson has had a notable range of previous roles in the animal feed sector. Harry commented, “I’m excited about this new opportunity at ForFarmers, to join an established market-leader at a time where the team is growing.”