AF Blakemore names Ian Kellett as new chief financial officer

AF Blakemore has appointed Ian Kellett as chief financial officer (CFO).

Kellett (pictured) moves to AF Blakemore from Parkdean Resorts, where he was CFO for six years. Before that, he spent 10 years as CFO at Pets at Home, and he has also worked at Staples UK and JD Wetherspoon.

Kellett joins the AF Blakemore board and executive team and will be responsible for finance, property, IT and procurement.

AF Blakemore’s CEO Carol Welch said: “Ian brings a wealth of leadership and financial expertise, with a strong track record in business transformation, financial rigour, talent development and strategic planning, and will be instrumental as we continue to pursue our long-term future growth objectives.”

Kellett commented: “I am delighted to join AF Blakemore as CFO to help build a better future at a very exciting time for the company. With a team united by a passion for customers, great food and excellent service – backed by over six thousand colleagues and long-standing independent retailer and supplier relationships – AF Blakemore is well placed to deliver on its growth aspirations as a leader in the convenience, wholesale and foodservice sector.”