Brett Sumner has joined Fresca Group as group finance director, and has also taken his place on the group board.
Sumner joins Fresca Group after eight years with Finlays where he held the position of Finance Director for two of the company’s core divisions, specialising in tea trading and the manufacture of tea derivatives.
With broad experience gained by working not only in the UK, but also in his native South Africa, Fresca hopes that Sumner will bring a wealth of knowledge about international commodity trading and the FMCG manufacturing sector to the business.
He replaces Mike Musk in the group finance director role.
Fresca Group CEO, Ian Craig, said: “I am very pleased indeed to welcome Brett to the group. When Mike decided to retire from this key role, I was concerned that it would be very difficult to find someone with sufficient experience and ability to meet our unique challenges. I am confident that Brett’s appointment brings us a fresh vision and a bright future.
Craig added: “I would also like to take this public opportunity to thank Mike again for his 14 years of service to our business. Mike led our company through a period of fast growth and considerable change, building a very strong group with varied interests.
'That our Thanet Earth development became a reality is largely thanks to Mike and his commitment to the project. I want to wish him every happiness in retirement.”
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