About Us

Paul joined the group in April 2025 as CEO.  He joined the group after working for a number of different companies including Associated British Food Groups, Bacardi and Reckitt Benckiser

Sonya joined the Group Board in October 2016 and is a sixth-generation family shareholder. She became our Chairwoman in October 2022.

She qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 2002 and before leaving the Northamptonshire surgery where she worked, she was a member of the management team and specialised in reptile work.

Sonya has recently completed an MBA.

Monica joined WJFG as Chief Financial Officer in February 2020.

Monica joined the Group from ASDA Stores Limited & Walmart Inc where she held a number of senior roles over 23 years. Her most recent position was Vice President Finance for Asda Stores Limited. Prior to this, Monica, who is also a trustee of the Royal Armouries, was Vice President Finance for Walmart.com and CFO for Jet.com.

Katie joined the Group in 2009 as Group Finance Controller. She has since held various senior positions with us, including Finance Director at Jackson’s Bakery, Group Risk Assurance Director and is currently our Group Finance Director and Company Secretary. She joined the Group after working for Northern Foods and Ernst & Young.

Mark is a sixth-generation family member whose career to date has been in marketing and brand development within the fresh produce and horticultural industries for businesses including Total Produce, Agrico UK and the Horticultural Trades Association. He is also a Special Constable for Thames Valley Police.

Mark is passionate about employee well-being, upholding the values and company culture, and driving sustainability.

Andrea Davis is a Managing Director with Investcorp International Ltd. She started out in a family business but more recently has worked in the merger and acquisition area specialising in business acquisition and integration. A financier by trade, Andrea is well versed in the digital world and brings valuable experience to the group.

Paddy is a sixth-generation family shareholder who has specialised in the agriculture and forestry sectors for almost 25 years.

He is Managing Director of a residential property business, and is married with three children.

This is his third term in office as a Non-Exec Director of our Group Board. He is also a Family Council member and is a dedicated member of the WJFG Charity Committee.

Nicholas is a fifth generation family member and was chair of the business for sixteen years ahead of retiring from a full time role in 2022. Nicholas brings a historical understanding of the group and has a number of other non executive roles.