Team
Mike Carr
Sales DirectorAs sales director, Mike is responsible for sending EDME’s malt products on their way to the mouths of consumers.
With decades of experience working in the food industry, Mike is adept at finding new business opportunities, and buliding and maintaining great relationships with customers. Mike aims to show companies across the food industry the value EDME can add to their business.
Renata Faldo
Technical DirectorAs technical director, Renata makes sure all of our processes exceed professional standards, and that all of our products are safe to eat, and of exceptional quality.
Gary McIlwaine
Production ManagerGary McIlwaine joined EDME over 15 years ago and has worked his way up to his current role as production manager. Gary oversees the production team, making sure that the factory is working in both an efficient and safe manner.
Gavin Mulligan
New Product Development ManagerGavin heads up our NPD team, ensuring that the latest consumer food trends are monitored and that EDME have an appropriate solution to meet their ever changing needs.
Ray Clarke
Engineering ManagerEngineering manager Ray Clarke ensure the plant is running as efficiently and smoothly as possible. With extensive engineering experience within the food and drink sector, he's the perfect man to head up a team working with a vast array of food production machinery.
Scott Pattinson
Finance and Commercial ControllerFinance and commercial controller Scott was appointed in April 2018, having joined us back in 2014 as. As well as overseeing all financial reporting, he works closely with our sales and operations teams to ensure our products are made from raw materials of the very best quality sourced at the best possible price, so that we can offer our customers the best value for money around.
Darryl Beard
IT ManagerAs our dedicated IT technician, Darryl ensures that all our computer systems run smoothly, securely, and quickly. The arbiter of who does and does not get the wifi password, Darryl truly holds all the beans.
Jo Townes
Customer Service SupervisorJo heads up our customer service team, making sure all of our customers are satisfied, safe in the knowledge that they will receive exactly what they ask for.
Richard Ball
Head BakerRichard Ball leads our test bakery. A highly experienced baker formerly of Sainsbury’s bakery technical development, Richard brings 50 years of baking experience to the business. He ensures that recipes are rigorously tested and offers expert insights on the visual appeal, taste and texture of our products.
Lynne Smith
Transport ManagerTransport manager Lynne Smith makes sure the EDME fleet is in top condition, running efficiently and on time.
Dave Meighan
Warehouse ManagerWarehouse manager Dave Meighan is focused on continually improving the procedures in place to ensure the swift and effective processing of product.
Aymeric De Foucher
International Sales ManagerAs international sales manager, Aymeric De Foucher has an encyclopedic knowledge of our products, and how to apply them. With him, you're in good hands.
Ashley Clinton
Sales ManagerAs sales manager, Ashley Clinton uses his expert knowledge and experience to bring advantage to you, the customer.
David Overton
Sales ManagerSales manager David Overton is well-versed in wholegrain products, and happy to help in any way he can.