Tom Riley has been appointed as the new head of finance at The Compleat Food Group. He brings with him a wealth of experience from his previous role at Fox’s Burton’s Companies, where he oversaw the financial integration of Fox’s Biscuits and Burton’s into a single entity following its acquisition by the Ferrero confectionary group. With over eight years at Burton’s Biscuit Company and nearly 10 years at PWC, Riley is well-versed in senior finance roles.
Speaking about his new role, Riley expressed his enthusiasm for joining The Compleat Food Group, stating, “I’m passionate about being part of organizations that have a powerful business mission and real growth potential. With a clear vision, The Compleat Food Group stood out as a business that I wanted to be part of and I am looking forward to being a part of the team as we look to fulfill these ambitions.” In his new position, Riley will drive forward The Compleat Food Group’s financial strategy.
The Compleat Food Group was formed in October 2021 as a result of the merger of Addo Food Group and Winterbotham Darby, with the group acquiring Wrights Food Group in December 2021. The group now boasts a £0.7bn turnover and is home to renowned brands such as Pork Farms, Wall’s Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Unearthed, Vadasz, and most recently, Palace Culture, which it acquired in 2023.
Nick Field, chief executive at The Compleat Food Group, welcomed Riley, highlighting his extensive financial experience and industry knowledge as invaluable assets as the company enters the next phase of its growth journey. Field stated, “Tom’s wealth of financial experience and depth of food industry knowledge will be invaluable as we enter the next phase of The Compleat Food Group’s growth journey. I’m delighted to welcome Tom on board, as we continue in our ambition to become the UK’s no.1 chilled prepared food company.”
