Creed Foodservice announces the retirement of director

Creed Foodservice has announced that Philip de Ternant, its strategy director, will retire at the end of 2025

Philip joined Creed Foodservice in 2006 as operations director, before becoming managing director in 2013 – a role he held for 11 years. In January 2024, he stepped into the position of strategy director and continuing to support the company’s direction and long-term vision as a member of the board.

Within de Ternant’s time as managing director, Creed achieved a 2-star best companies accreditation in the Best Companies to Work For survey, the team grew to be the largest to date, and new business targets were surpassed.

A well-known and highly regarded figure across the industry, de Ternant has also made a significant contribution to the Country Range Group (CRG), serving on its board for several years. He will continue in his role as CRG chairman into 2026.

Reflecting on his decision to retire, Philip de Ternant said: “After 19 memorable years, I’m announcing my retirement. It’s been an incredible journey working alongside such talented and dedicated people, and I’m truly proud of what we’ve built and accomplished together. Being part of this team and helping grow this business has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.”

Chris Creed, CEO of Creed Foodservice, paid tribute to de Ternant’s lasting impact on the company: “Philip has been instrumental in Creed’s success and evolution over the past two decades. His commitment, leadership and unwavering belief in our people have helped make Creed the business it is today.

“On behalf of the entire Creed family, I want to thank Philip for his years of dedication and service. His influence will be felt for many years to come, and we wish him all the very best for his well-deserved retirement.”

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