Gurms Athwal will join the executive team of Unitas Wholesale, assuming his role on 2 June 2025. His extensive career in the food and beverage industry spans over 25 years, primarily focused on wholesale sector dynamics.
Athwal has held trading director positions at prominent Unitas Wholesale members, including JK Foods, Hyperama, and most recently, Parfetts, where he successfully served for the past four years. Additionally, he has worked as a non-executive director on the Unitas Wholesale board, further honing his expertise in food distribution trends.
Given his longstanding association with the buying group and his wealth of experience, Unitas Wholesale is confident that Athwal is exceptionally well-equipped for this pivotal role.
“We are delighted to welcome Gurms to the Unitas Wholesale central team,” stated John Kinney, managing director of Unitas Wholesale.
“His wealth of experience, strategic thinking, and proven ability to deliver commercial value will be a tremendous asset to our members.”
Kinney further elaborated on Athwal’s impressive track record within the food processing technology sector.
“Gurms has a strong track record of negotiating commercial terms and promotional programmes that deliver tangible results for both wholesalers and suppliers,” Kinney added.
“Until recently he was a non-executive director on the Unitas Wholesale board, and his transition to executive director ensures continuity and strengthens our commitment to driving incremental growth through deeper supplier engagement.”
Meanwhile, Athwal expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to step into this crucial role.
“Having been connected to Unitas for the majority of my career, I have built strong relationships within the team and across the supplier community,” he remarked.
“Unitas’ scale and reach across retail, foodservice, and the on-trade offer a unique platform for collaboration. I’m looking forward to building on the excellent work already underway and driving further value for our members.”
Unitas Wholesale stands as a leading independent wholesale buying group, supporting a robust network of 136 members across 285 distribution points, thereby contributing significantly to food and drink industry innovation.
