Leatherhead appoints Alice Cadman, ex United Biscuits, as Head of Business Development & Marketing

Leatherhead Food Research is delighted to announce the appointment of Alice Cadman as Head of Business Development & Marketing, starting 27 May 2014.

Alice has held a number of senior commercial and marketing roles at United Biscuits and spearheaded their Health & Nutrition programme, resulting in significant reformulations in the savoury snacks and biscuits categories and numerous industry awards for United Biscuits.

Leatherhead Food Research provides scientific and technical services, regulatory consultancy and consumer and market insights to the food and drink industry. This role will add focus to meeting the needs of Leatherhead Members and other clients and to expand the use of Leatherhead’s extensive resources and capabilities.

“The food industry is facing big challenges from all directions, so the expertise at Leatherhead is exactly what the food industry needs,” said Alice. “I am excited about the ambitious growth strategy at Leatherhead and would encourage any Member to see for themselves the vast range of services and resources that Leatherhead can make available to them. I would also very much like to hear from any Member on their thoughts and needs.”

Dr. Geoff Spriegel, Leatherhead Food Research’s CEO added: “Effectively communicating our offering is vital to the further growth of the company and I am thrilled by this appointment. Alice will play a key role in building relationships with the industry and our Members in particular. I would invite any of our clients to get in touch with either Alice or myself in the near future to discuss how Leatherhead can help meet the technical challenges they face.”