Flochel’s most recent role was at Haleon, where he joined in April 2023. He set up and led the carve out management team of Haleon's nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) business outside of the US. Previously he had worked for Unilever Food Solutions in France and the Netherlands as well as being regional president of North America and Europe for Mars Drinks.
Speaking of his appointment, Flochel commented: “Quorn Foods has a strong history of success, but 2025 will be a reset year for the company. This is a brilliant opportunity to transform the business into the next stage of its journey and I am delighted to be taking on this new role. I believe that with the right focus and execution we can turn around the company and current category performance.”
Bertacca joined Quorn in January 2020, navigating the business through global challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent inflation and cost-of-living crisis. During his tenure, Bertacca has overseen many successful initiatives including the launch of the Marlow Ingredients division in 2023.
The company’s foodservice division, QuornPro announced a partnership with the NHS to help them supply not just meat free menu items, but also those made from a blend of meat and Quorn, to replace 100% meat items on menus.
Bertacca said: “I would like to extend a huge thanks to the entire team for all the incredible things we’ve achieved in the five years I have been with the business.
“Despite the challenges with overall growth in the last few years, we have improved Quorn retail market share, achieved yearly growth in our Foodservice & QSR business, and launched the new Marlow Ingredients business unit. It’s been a huge privilege and honour to have played a part in accelerating Quorn’s mission to tackle climate change through great tasting, sustainable food.”