Oakland International Appoints New Operations Director

UK and Ireland multi temperature supply chain operator and responsible family business Oakland International has appointed Shaun Foley as the company’s new Operations Director.

Bringing with him 35 years of Industry experience covering retail, food and FMCG sectors, Shaun has operated at the highest levels and held several senior positions within large logistic companies both in the UK and in mainland Europe.

A multi award winner, Oakland International is a BRC accredited (for storage and distribution) business and a multi temperature distribution specialist providing contract packing, storage, picking, food distribution and brand development support for ambient, chilled and frozen food to the retail, convenience, discount, wholesale and food service markets.

With depots and facilities based in the UK, Ireland and an overseas partner in Spain, Shaun’s focus as Operations Director will be customer excellence, its people and sustainable growth.

Oakland International Chief Executive and Co-Founder, Dean Attwell said: “We are delighted to welcome someone of Shaun’s calibre and experience to the Oakland team.

“His knowledge and sector experience, together with his operational know-how of the ever changing and developing landscape of the global and UK markets, will ensure we continue to deliver value added services and help drive and support our customers’ success.”

Commenting on his appointment Shaun said: “I am very pleased to join a fantastic team of people with my focus firmly on customer excellence, our people and delivering sustainable profit.”