MEET THE PEOPLE
Albert Bartlett is a family firm by name and by nature. Many of our top managers have risen through the ranks to become experts in their fields. As well as our fields! Of the top industry people that we have recruited from outside, only a handful have been with us less than five years. They represent a stable management team that shares our commitment to traditional farming and healthy eating and ensures security of supply.
John Heginbottom | Sales Director
I graduated from Harper Adams Agricultural College in 1992, following which I spent 4 years as a Marketing Manager with Saphir Produce in Kent before joining Bartlett's in 1997. I initially joined in the role of Account Manager and moved into my current role as Sales Director in 2000.
Colin Campbell | Production & HR Director
I joined the company on a work experience placement in December 1987 - and never left! My career has developed within the group from a foundation of production through engineering to my current position as Production & HR Director. I am responsible for the operation of the company's sites within the UK and Jersey which includes the design and implementation of new systems and machinery and responsibility for our workforce. I have taken huge satisfaction and pride from the design, build and commissioning of our sites in Airdrie and Jersey - arguably the most environmentally friendly and efficient potato pack-houses in Europe.
Kenny McGuiness | Administration Director
I joined Albert Bartlett in 1995 managing the finance and administration teams, becoming Administration Director in 2000. Prior to joining the business I worked in various accounting roles including some years spent working in London. However being an Airdrie boy I was delighted to leave the 'big smoke' and come to work in the town where I was once on the books of the local football team Airdrie FC!
Paddy Graham Jones | Technical Director
I graduated from Aberdeen University in 1984 and spent 12 years working for ADAS, SAC and Scottish Agronomy in agronomy roles. I joined the Bartlett business in 1997 as Technical Manager, before becoming Technical Director in 2000. I manage all aspects of our technical business, managing the crop from field to shelf, with the help and support of a team of agronomists, field managers, quality managers and technical managers.
Jim Torley | Operations Director
I joined the business in 1976 on leaving school. I have worked in many areas of the business in my 33 years, predominately in operations where have progressed from loading lorries to transport management and raw material procurement. I moved into my current role as Operations Director in 2000, managing the movement of goods through the supply chain from our growers, through our business and to our customers. I am the third longest serving member of the Bartlett team.
Tim Hammond | International Manager
I joined the company in July 2007 to oversee all our international activities and expansion of the company's Rooster brand into new global markets. I come from a background of international agri-business management consultancy with a wealth of experience in overseas markets.
Steve Barker | General Manager, Albert Bartlett Boston
I joined Albert Bartlett in October 2006 as General Manager of the Boston site. I have been in the potato industry since 1999, first working as an Agronomist then Technical Manager prior to joining Albert Bartlett. This experience has stood me in good stead in some difficult growing seasons recently. Outside of work my interests are playing football and golf. Although recently both have taken a back seat with the arrival of our first child! I am married to Emma and our daughter is Molly.
Tim Ward | General Manager, Albert Bartlett Jersey
I started my career in fresh produce in 1980 and worked for a number of companies in East Anglia before moving to Jersey with my young family in 1993. I subsequently became a Director of a local export company before joining Albert Bartlett in 2007. This has proven to be one of the most exciting and enjoyable projects that I have been involved in.
Gillian Kynoch | Head of Development and Innovation
Before joining Albert Bartlett in 2008 as Head of Development and Innovation, I worked in the Scottish government for 6 years as a Ministerial adviser in food and health policy and as an NHS dietitian for 15 years before that. My priorities are the ongoing sustainable development of the company and its operations, anticipating trends and customer requirements, improving ways of working to deliver consistent quality, production values and ethics and a strong understanding of consumer needs.