Key People

David joined Peter's in 1997 as part of the team that bought Peter's from Grandmet.

As Finance Director David is responsible for the overall financial management of the business whilst also being heavily involved in development of stratergy and commercial issues such as selling prices and margins.

David is a big sports fan. In his spare time he plays tennis and goes skiing.  Main spectator sports are football (Liverpool) and national hunt racing (jumps).

David's favourite Peter's product is the Premier Steak and Brains Ale.

David joined Peter's in 1996 so he's still a newbie around here.

Upon leaving school David pursued a career as a chef, working in several large, prestigious hotels and restaurants.  He then returned to University and moved into food science, product development and technical management within the food manufacturing industry.

David is responsible for liason and development of business with our retail customers, this includes product development, technical compliance and commercial stratergy, sales planning and development.  David has responsibility within our manufacturing and distribution sites for food safety, legality and product standards.  He also keeps an eye on our marketing and advertising.

David enjoys motorsport.  In his free time David races his Caterham Superlight at Castle Combe Circuit in the 'Special GT's' Championship.  When David is not racing you'll probably find him in his garage re-building engines or trying to make his car go faster! 

 Davids favourite pie is Peter's Regency Steak & Ale but his dream pie would be Beef  Wellington.

Steve joined Peter's in 1984 as an electrical technician apprentice and after working his way up through several other engineering roles left in 1994.  Then 12 years later in November 2006 Steve rejoined Peter's assuming the role of Operations Director.

Steve's role is to ensure the effective management of the factory in Bedwas.

In his free time Steve likes to spend time with his children, Megan (6) and Will (4).  He enjoys watching Cardiff City and sometimes attempts to play golf.  Steve also has a little kit-car that he enjoys rattling around in.

Steves favourite pie is Peter's Regency Minced Steak & Onion (and chips).

John joined Peter's in November 98 from Ginsters where he worked as the Area Sales Manager for Bristol and the South West.

John started as the Regional Sales Manager for Wales and the South West but is now the Sales Director for the South East, South West and Wales and heads up the van sales force for these areas.

 John's personal interests are very much focused around his family and sport.  His passion is football and when he's not watching his son play or his daughter perform in one of her many dance and drama productions you will find him at Stamford Bridge watching Chelsea.

John's favourite pie is Peter's Premier Chicken & Mushroom.

John has been with Peter's for more than 10 years.  Before coming to Peter's John spent 7 years working in the sales division of a regional baker.  Since joining Peter's John has worked all around the country in a sales and operation capacity.

John's role is to look after key accounts and says "I believe that strong relationships are key to building my accounts and therefore I am keen to develop these relationships.  I think of my customers as friends and I look after them the best I can.  At Peter's we offer a unique service and I am sure this is key in both retention and development.

In his free time John tries to keep himself fit and spend time with his family, although his youngest daughter takes up most of his time.  He also likes to play football and rugby with his son.

John is a keen Ospreys fan and enjoys going to watch them play.

John's favourite pie is Peter's Steak & Kidney.

Vince started with Peter's in September 2007.  Before joining Peter's Vince spent 2 years with Northern Foods working for Hollands and prior to that he spent 10 years with Ginsters.

Vince's role is to manage our food service team in the Northern regions and ensures we service our customers to the highest standards possible.  He is responsible for motivating and developing his sales team.

In his free time Vince enjoys visiting different countries with his wife.  He enjoys all sport with a particular fondness for Newcastle United.

 Vince loves all pies but his particular favourite is Peter's Chicken Tikka Slice - it's superb!

Ginny joined Peter's in 1986 as National Accounts Executive, having previously worked for a Sheffield and then a Manchester based pie company.  The change from her original career path of training to be a nurse was to join the family business "Priestley's Pies of Sheffield. Now in the role of Retail Sales Manager, Ginny takes on the responsibility for all sales, which are delivered via RDC's as opposed to via our foodservice division, this encompasses to all the retailers, wholesalers and some export.

Having spent the week sampling pies, in her free time Ginny likes to get out walking her 2 Sheep dogs in the beautiful area of the Peak District where she lives.

Ginny is also a member of an amatuer dramatics group and a bell ringer.

Ginny's favourite pasty is Peter's Regency Cornish Pasty.

 Huw has been with Peter's for 10 years.  His role is to manage designated accounts in achieving sales targets whilst maximising gross margin.  Huw says "the key to sales growth is the relationship between myself and our customer's buying team and their key colleagues.  Communication at store and regional management level allows Peter's to develop it's business and identify new opportunities with product listings and hence maximise sales for our customers with the support of promotional activity, in-store sampling and marketing.  I genuinely believe in 'treat the customer as you would wish to be treated'".

If this photo was full length you would see that food and drink plays a big part in Huw's social life!

Married to Beverley with a family of four, Huw represents and captains his snooker club in the Premier League and enjoys watching his 13 year old son play football and cricket for both his local and regional team on weekends.

 Huw's favourite pie is Peter's Minced Steak & Onion.