





The group operating performance is led by the Executive Directors, Chief Executive - Alk Brand, and Chief Financial Officer - Rob Thomas. On operational matters, the Executive Directors are also supported by members of the Executive Committee.
Alk Brand
Chief Executive Officer
Experienced Global CEO, Board Director, Transformation & Integration Leader, Growth and Operational Excellence Achiever, and M&A Expert. A strong advocate for proper corporate governance. People-focused with a belief that talent is a key differentiator.
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Corporate Governance | ![]() |
Sector Experience - Agriculture, FMCG and Manufacturing |
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Health and Safety | ![]() |
Strategy and Leadership |
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Mergers and Acquisitions |
Rob Thomas
Chief Financial Officer
Significant financial and commercial experience in senior roles, including in the agricultural and the supply chain sectors. Rob has significant experience of M&A and strategic planning. His earlier career was in accountancy with PwC, both in the UK and overseas, qualifying as a chartered accountant with PwC in 2004.
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Finance | ![]() |
Mergers and Acquisitions |
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Sector Experience - Feed and Supply Chain | ![]() |
Strategy and Leadership |
Stuart Dolphin
Arable Director
Graduating from Harper Adams in the mid-90s, Stuart is well respected within the arable sector. Stuart ran his own grain trading business which was later acquired by Wynnstay in 2011.
Commercial Derivatives | ![]() |
Strategy and Leadership | |
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Sector Experience – Arable and Commodity Trading |
Robert Ingham
Fertiliser Director, Glasson Fertilisers
Robert joined Wynnstay Group in August 2006 following the acquisition of Glasson. With over 30 years of experience in the fertiliser industry, he has played a key role in transforming Glasson Fertilisers into a market-leading business.
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Strategy and Leadership | ![]() |
Sector Experience - Fertiliser and International |
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Sales and Marketing |
Paul Jackson
Commercial Director
Paul joined Wynnstay in July 2021 having worked for AB Agri for 17 years. He is Commercial Director at Wynnstay and is responsible for Category Management and Marketing.
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Category Management | ![]() |
Sector Experience - Agriculture |
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Sales and Marketing | ![]() |
Strategy and Leadership |
Samantha Jayne Roberts
Group People and Culture Director
Samantha joined the Wynnstay Group in July 2000. She leads the communications strategy for the business to support the delivery of our business aims and objectives.
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Communication and Organisational Development | ![]() |
Strategy and Leadership |
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People Management |
Kevin O'Leary
Group Manufacturing and Logistics Director
Expertise in manufacturing excellence, customer service, and business transformation across the whole end to end value chain. Absolute focus on governance and strategic planning to deliver successful outcomes.
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Health and Safety | ![]() |
Sector experience – Food Chain |
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Logistics | ![]() |
Strategy and Leadership |
Manufacturing |
Claire Williams
Company Secretary
Over twenty years' experience in senior financial and administrative roles. Qualifying as a chartered accountant with PwC in 2001, a specialist in listed company reporting under both IFRS and US GAAP.
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Company Secretarial | ![]() |
Finance |
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Strategy and Leadership |
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Corporate Governance |