New Boss at Meat Plant

Nigel Davis has been appointed Chair of the Isle of Man Meat Company, which operates the island’s only meat plant.

He has previously worked as financial director and GM at Coca-Cola Hellenic plc at many of their worldwide sites.

He will take over from DEFA Minister Clare Barber who has acted as Interim Chair since November 2022. Mrs Barber stepped in to the role after an audit by Birnie Consultancy concluded that ‘major challenges’ must be addressed.

The qualified chartered accountant, who has a degree in Biology and Chemistry, worked for Coca Cola as country GM for Switzerland, Bulgaria and Belarus, chief financial officer for Ukraine and Belarus, and chief information officer for the Hellenic Group over a 26 year career. He has also held consultancy, auditing and accounting roles.

Mrs Barber said: ‘Nigel brings a lifetime of experience and knowledge to the business at a crucial time and we are confident he can help ensure the long-term viability of this strategic asset.

‘It was great to hear such passion about our meat and wider agricultural sector throughout the interview process, and I am looking forward to continuing working with Nigel and the team to secure the future of our meat plant. A functioning meat plant performs a pivotal role at the centre of both Manx agriculture and the Island’s strategic food security policy, and I am confident we have found the right person for the job.’