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Genius Foods To Appoint Stephen Hann As CEO To Succeed Adam Smart

PRIVATEOct 09, 2024•over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Genius Foods

Stephen Hann
EdinburghFood and BeverageGroceryRetail

Description

Stephen Hann will take over as the CEO of Genius Foods from Adam Smart in January 2025. Under Smart's leadership, important steps had been taken to streamline operations, optimize logistics, and refine the product portfolio, focusing on developing the sweet treats & rolls category.

Company Information

Company

Genius Foods

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Genius Foods is a gluten-free bakery specialist founded in 2009, supplying gluten-free bakery products including bread, morning goods, rolls, and artisan loaves to major UK supermarkets and independent grocery retailers.

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