PRESS RELEASE 17.02.25
Speciality Breads strengthens its senior team ahead of move to its “Bakery of the Future”
Artisan bakery business Speciality Breads has added 2 new appointments to its Board to strengthen the team ahead of its move to a new state-of-the-art bakery later this year.
Nick Shrubsole joins as Group Exec Director to provide financial oversight for the move and help setup thebusiness for strong future growth. Nick has previously held Finance Director positions with various businesses, including The Body Shop. In 2024, Speciality Breads invested in The Finest Cake Co., which he co-founded.
Aaron Corbett joins as Group Operations Director bringing a wealth of high-quality artisan bakery experience from his roles as Head of Operations at The Bread Factory and previously David Wood Baking.
Simon Cannell (Managing Director) said of the appointments “I couldn’t be happier to be welcoming both Nick and Aaron to the team. They exemplify what we look for in our senior team; calmness, professionalism, integrity and empathy. The skills that they bring to the business set us up perfectly to achieve our ambitious growth & sustainability plans over the next 5 years.”