Iain Mortimer is Group Technical Manager at apetito and brings more than 30 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, and technical compliance across a broad range of food manufacturing sectors.

Throughout a distinguished career, Iain has worked extensively with industry associations, third-party certification bodies, the Food Standards Agency, and DEFRA, contributing to the development of guidance, standards, and regulatory frameworks on a variety of food safety and quality topics. Recognised as a respected technical leader, Iain is passionate about driving continuous improvement and delivering excellence in food safety, quality, and compliance.

Alongside extensive professional expertise, Iain offers a personal perspective on food hypersensitivity management through supporting three daughters with coeliac disease. This combination of industry leadership and lived experience provides a unique insight into the importance of robust food safety systems and consumer trust.

For Iain, advancing food safety and quality is more than a professional responsibility—it is a long-standing commitment and passion.