Paramount, a UK-based manufacturer founded in September 1988 in Devon, has been a family-owned business for the past 35 years. The company specializes in producing frozen seafood, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free products.
Josh Hannaford succeeds Ali Hannaford, the previous chairman and founder of Paramount, who started the business in 1988. Ali commented on her retirement, stating, “I am positive that Josh will ensure Paramount is well positioned to continue to grow in this fast-paced and challenging world.”
Reflecting on his appointment, Josh Hannaford stated, “I am honored to take on the role of chairman of Paramount. We have a dedicated team here who truly care about making exceptional food! I want to express my gratitude to Ali for her invaluable guidance and support, and I am excited to contribute to our business’s future direction, building upon Paramount’s already solid foundations.”
Moving forward while building on our past
Josh Hannaford joined Paramount 15 years ago as a buyer and was promoted to purchasing director in 2014. During his tenure as a director, he has actively promoted Paramount’s environmental and sustainability agenda, from advocating for the use of sustainably sourced seafood in our range to removing black plastic from our operations.
He has also championed Paramount’s accreditation as a Living Wage Foundation employer, committing to paying a voluntary wage rate that exceeds the governmental minimum to ensure the true cost of living is met.
Jon Phillips, the managing director, expressed his appreciation, saying, “On behalf of everyone associated with Paramount now and over the past 35 years, I would like to extend our thanks to Ali for her vision, passion, and determination in leading Paramount. While we have faced challenges along the way, working at Paramount has always been enjoyable, making it a great workplace.”
“We are well positioned to achieve future success, and I look forward to collaborating with Josh to build upon our company’s past achievements and explore new avenues in embracing the future, ultimately delivering success for our customers, team, and suppliers,” Phillips added.
