In a recent LinkedIn post, Hip Pop announced that Bowler-Jones will succeed Graham Beales as CEO. Beales has played a pivotal role in the company over the past two years.
Bowler-Jones brings over three and a half years of experience from B2B tea and coffee supplier Finlays, where he served as the commercial and supply chain director for the last year and a half.
In its announcement, Hip Pop stated: “Matt brings a wealth of experience in building and scaling consumer brands, and he’s stepping in to lead Hip Pop into our next exciting chapter — bringing more proper good pop to the masses.”
“We also want to say a huge thank you to Graham Beales for his dedication and leadership during his time as CEO. He’s helped steer Hip Pop through an incredible stage of growth, and we’re hugely grateful for his service.”
The post wraps up with a forward-looking statement: “With Matt at the helm (and Emma & Kenny continuing to drive our mission as founders), we’re ready to keep pushing Hip Pop to new heights.”
Founded in 2019 by Emma Thackray and Kenny Goodman, Hip Pop now enjoys listings with major grocery retailers, including Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, and Co-op.
Commenting to sister publication The Grocer, Goodman expressed gratitude towards Beales for his “energy, drive and ambition” that significantly impacted this “monumental chapter for the business.”
“Matt’s vision, expertise, and passion for what we do makes him the perfect person to lead Hip Pop into its next phase of growth,” Goodman further asserted.
In response, Bowler-Jones remarked: “Joining Hip Pop at such an exciting stage of its growth feels like the perfect fit for me. In the past two years, Hip Pop has seen some incredible progression, and Graham must take great credit in delivering this success.”
“The brand has established itself as vibrant, relevant, and a real force in the industry, so I can’t wait to amplify this even further and drive continued growth of the business and its amazing people.”
