Howells, who brings a ‘fresh perspective and strategic vision to its team’, will oversee all aspects of Foodbuy’s hospitality operations. He will be looking to grow this arm of the business. His most recent role has been at Entegra for five years, where he was the director of operations and then the director of client relations.
Commenting on his appointment, Howells said: “It is great to join Foodbuy and lead this exceptional hospitality team. Together, we will enable our clients to drive profitability, help them build on their customer offer and support the development of their teams with our market-leading procurement solution.”
Foodbuy manages a combined client spend of over £1.4 billion in the UK alone, with clients benefitting from supply chain solutions across all categories, culinary expertise to support menu design, margin delivery and chef development through Foodbuy Culinary Solutions.
Karl Atkins, managing director at Foodbuy UK & Ireland, added: “We are delighted to welcome Carl to the Foodbuy family. His proven leadership and deep understanding of the industry will undoubtedly elevate our client experiences and contribute to their continued success.”
Foodbuy also offers a comprehensive online ordering system and expertise in alcohol procurement and brand support.