Joice and Hill has appointed Simon Bowden as its new sales director, succeeding Peter Cumbers later this year.
Mr Bowden is currently the company’s area technical sales manager for the Midlands, West and Wales. He joined Joice and Hill in 2022 from Potters Poultry, where his roles included pullet sales, technical service and aftercare.
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Joice and Hill managing director Nick Bailey said: “I am confident Simon will be a popular choice amongst customers and colleagues alike. The continuity he will offer is invaluable in a sector that regularly throws up unexpected challenges.”
Mr Bowden has worked in poultry production from an early age, initially working after school for G&K Craddock & Son, a contract rearer for Lloyds.
After leaving school, he studied Aquaculture and Fishery Management at Sparsholt College, near Winchester. Following graduation, he worked freelance for his parents and Craddocks before travelling and working in Australia, New Zealand and the US.
On returning to the UK, he rejoined Craddocks and eventually progressed to managing a 240,000-bird site before moving to Potters Poultry.
Commenting on his new role, Mr Bowden said: “Whatever challenges lie ahead, the combination of proven birds, a great sales team and technical back up at the hatchery makes me confident we can continue to grow our market share.”
