With more than 40 years of experience in the catering industry, David brings a depth of expertise that has shaped a distinguished career, culminating in his role as Head of Buying at Bidfood.

He began his career in a commercial position at Mitchells & Butlers, where he developed strong foundations within the hospitality sector. In December 2005, David joined Bidfood as a Senior Buyer and quickly progressed to Head of Buying, leading a high-performing team of Buyers and Category Managers, supported by a wider team. Today, David oversees significant purchasing spend across frozen, chilled and ambient categories, managing a portfolio of more than 5,000 core product lines. He places strong emphasis on relationships, maintaining close partnerships with leading suppliers. These collaborations help drive innovation, value and sustained category growth across Bidfood’s extensive range.

Alongside his commercial responsibilities, David is a passionate advocate for supplier development. He champions Bidfood’s SME scheme, The Open Doors Programme, which launched in October 2023, to support emerging food and drink businesses in accessing the foodservice market.

Working closely with Development Chefs and sales teams, David plays a central role in shaping Bidfood’s product strategy and customer offering.