ECOTONE UK APPOINTS NEW HR DIRECTOR TO SUPPORT AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS

Ecotone UK, the B-Corp certified organic and natural food company, has appointed Jen Lawrence as HR Director to support its ambitious growth plans and continued investment in its people and culture. Jen succeeds Ann Chambers, who retired earlier this year after more than 20 years with the business.

With more than two decades of experience across FMCG and consumer brands, Jen has held senior HR leadership roles with Unilever, Lindt & Sprüngli and Virgin Atlantic. An accredited Executive Coach and Fellow of the CIPD, she is recognised for combining commercial HR leadership, executive coaching and organisational development to help organisations build high-performing cultures where both people and business performance thrive.

In her role at Ecotone UK, Jen is responsible for leading the UK people strategy, strengthening leadership capability, building a high-performing culture and ensuring the organisation continues to attract, develop and retain great people as the business pursues sustainable growth.

Her appointment reflects Ecotone UK's continued investment in its people strategy as the business works towards ambitious growth over the coming years.

Ecotone has been certified B Corp for seven years and achieved the world’s highest score for a large food company earlier this year. In the UK it owns purpose-driven food brands Clipper Teas, Kallo and Mrs Crimble’s.

Jen Lawrence, says:

"Ecotone has built a culture where people genuinely care about the purpose of the business and each other. I’m excited to help strengthen leadership capability, develop our people and ensure our culture continues to support the ambitious growth of the business. Our people are central to our success, and I’m looking forward to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive, grow and continue to make a meaningful impact together."

Bryan Martins, CEO at Ecotone UK, adds:

"Jen’s experience in developing people-first workplaces and high-performing cultures makes her an excellent fit for Ecotone UK. As we continue to grow, her experience will help us build an environment where talented people can thrive, develop and deliver outstanding results for our customers and consumers."

Ecotone is a mission-led business, focused on making food that protects biodiversity through a portfolio of organic, plant-based and Fairtrade brands which are excelling in their respective categories. 

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Ecotone UK 

Ecotone UK is a natural and organic food company, with pioneering food brands in expanding market segments, including:  

• The UK’s first Fairtrade tea company, Clipper Teas, which makes natural, fair and delicious hot beverages and created the world’s first fully biodegradable, non-GM and unbleached tea bag; 
• Kallø makes market-leading rice, corn and veggie cakes, as well as 100% organic stock, and broth 
• Mrs Crimble’s, the gloriously gluten-free cake brand that makes delicious baked goods for all to enjoy. 

Ecotone UK has been B Corp certified since 2018 and champions its mission, ‘Food for Biodiversity’, through a commitment to protecting the living planet for current and future generations. It is focused on providing food that is good for people and the planet and conducts its business in a sustainable way.