After working on our board since 2019 as a Non-Executive Director, Trudi Ryan announced her retirement on the 3rd of October 2022.

Trudi’s history and influence with Noble Foods goes back as far as 1994, when she advised the former owner Peter Dean and his Executive Team at Deans Foods. Ever since, Trudi has been an invaluable support and mentor to the Dean family and to Noble, culminating in her recent non-Executive position. She has been instrumental in helping to shape the current Executive team and has supported the leadership and culture change over the past couple of years.

We are pleased to welcome Steve Murrells CBE to the board in the role of Non-Executive Director.

Most recently, Steve held the position of Group CEO at the Co-Op Group and prior to that held Executive positions in Tulip, Tesco and Sainsburys. His wealth of retail and food experience is an inspiring addition to our Board, and we welcome his challenge, insight and guidance for the years to come.

Steve will work with the board and executive team to guide the business in what continues to be a challenging, but progressive, climate.

“This is a purpose-led business, with a strong focus on their people, animal welfare and their impact on the planet. Strengths which are deeply important to me. I’m delighted to have joined the team and been welcomed so warmly. Over 100 years since the business first began, now is truly an exciting time to join the Noble Foods family.” – Steve Murrells

“This is an important time for Noble Foods as we grow and develop our business across both core elements of egg and animal feed, and Steve’s wealth of retail and food experience is a fantastic addition to our board,” said CEO Duncan Everett. “We welcome his challenge, insight and guidance in the years to come.”