FareShare UK
Chris R Jones is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leading commercial teams and driving business growth across various sectors. Currently serving as the Head of Food Partnerships at FareShare UK since August 2022, Chris engages UK food manufacturers to support surplus and donated food redistribution to charities. Prior roles include Managing Director/CEO at NAMz Sales Marketing Distribution Ltd, where Chris facilitated brand distribution and sales growth, and CEO of Welspun Group, overseeing brand performance and new business development. Notable achievements include significant revenue growth as Vice President & General Manager at FGX International and a successful tenure as Commercial Director at Freudenberg Household Products. Chris began a career in sales with Coca-Cola European Partners, culminating in a strong foundation in trade marketing and national account management. Education includes studies in Sociology and Science, Technology, and Society at Pendleton Sixth Form College.
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FareShare UK
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FareShare is the UK's largest food redistribution charity, fighting hunger and food waste. We redistribute good food that would otherwise go to waste, to frontline charities and community groups that support vulnerable people in over 1,500 towns and cities, providing food for over 36.7 million meals a year and supporting 772,000 people every week. For nearly 25 years, FareShare has been working with the food industry to identify in date, surplus food that can be redistributed to charities to feed people in need. By ensuring good food is not wasted, we turn an environmental problem into a social solution. FareShare redistributes food to more than 9,653 charities and community groups including homeless shelters, children’s breakfast clubs and domestic violence refuges, so they can provide nutritious meals alongside life-changing support. Watch our film to find out how FareShare works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JW4H_KhNV0 Get in touch for more information: Tel: 020 7394 2468 Twitter: @FareShareUK Facebook: @UKFareShare