Peter Mitchell
Operations Director at Coombe Castle International Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Eric Tracey
Peter showed a deep knowledge of and love for the dairy food industry and put that to very good use for us. He showed resilience throughout difficult times for the company and his sense of humour helped those around him. A very valuable person.
Brian Eddy
I have known Peter for over 20 years in a number of production roles within Dairy Crest and also as a colleague in Creamery site management. Peter has always been enthusiastic and extremely honest in all his dealings and remains loyal to those around him. His technical knowledge is extensive and he brings a wealth of dairy experience from a very wide range of activities around the world. In addition to the obvious and well developed management competencies, Peter is also excellent company and great fun to work with.
Eric Tracey
Peter showed a deep knowledge of and love for the dairy food industry and put that to very good use for us. He showed resilience throughout difficult times for the company and his sense of humour helped those around him. A very valuable person.
Brian Eddy
I have known Peter for over 20 years in a number of production roles within Dairy Crest and also as a colleague in Creamery site management. Peter has always been enthusiastic and extremely honest in all his dealings and remains loyal to those around him. His technical knowledge is extensive and he brings a wealth of dairy experience from a very wide range of activities around the world. In addition to the obvious and well developed management competencies, Peter is also excellent company and great fun to work with.
Eric Tracey
Peter showed a deep knowledge of and love for the dairy food industry and put that to very good use for us. He showed resilience throughout difficult times for the company and his sense of humour helped those around him. A very valuable person.
Brian Eddy
I have known Peter for over 20 years in a number of production roles within Dairy Crest and also as a colleague in Creamery site management. Peter has always been enthusiastic and extremely honest in all his dealings and remains loyal to those around him. His technical knowledge is extensive and he brings a wealth of dairy experience from a very wide range of activities around the world. In addition to the obvious and well developed management competencies, Peter is also excellent company and great fun to work with.
Eric Tracey
Peter showed a deep knowledge of and love for the dairy food industry and put that to very good use for us. He showed resilience throughout difficult times for the company and his sense of humour helped those around him. A very valuable person.
Brian Eddy
I have known Peter for over 20 years in a number of production roles within Dairy Crest and also as a colleague in Creamery site management. Peter has always been enthusiastic and extremely honest in all his dealings and remains loyal to those around him. His technical knowledge is extensive and he brings a wealth of dairy experience from a very wide range of activities around the world. In addition to the obvious and well developed management competencies, Peter is also excellent company and great fun to work with.
Credentials
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IIM, BTEC Diploma
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Experience
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Coombe Castle International Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Dairy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Director
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Dec 2011 - Present
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Independent Dairy Foods Consultant
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
Working with various cheesemakers in the UK and abroad. Working with various cheesemakers in the UK and abroad.
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Transylvanian Buffalo Products srl
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Braşov, Romania
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Managing Director
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Aug 2008 - Jul 2011
MD of a new dairy processing business with responsibility for the manufacturing, distribution and sales & marketing of Buffalo milk products. Managing the design and development of all aspects of new products, from concept through to launch together with the identification of distribution and sales partners, resulting in listings with major retailers including, Delhaize, Kaufland, Billa, Selgros and Metro. MD of a new dairy processing business with responsibility for the manufacturing, distribution and sales & marketing of Buffalo milk products. Managing the design and development of all aspects of new products, from concept through to launch together with the identification of distribution and sales partners, resulting in listings with major retailers including, Delhaize, Kaufland, Billa, Selgros and Metro.
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Yellow Culture Ltd
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Somerset
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Business Development Manager
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May 2007 - May 2008
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Ashley Chase Estate Ltd
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Dorset, England, United Kingdom
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Commercial Director
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Apr 2003 - Apr 2007
Brand and sales strategic development Identify business opportunities that met the companies short and medium term objectives. Installed the necessary resources and equipment to enter new markets. Secured grant finance to fund various expansion projects. Reviewed existing processes and implemented best practice. Brand and sales strategic development Identify business opportunities that met the companies short and medium term objectives. Installed the necessary resources and equipment to enter new markets. Secured grant finance to fund various expansion projects. Reviewed existing processes and implemented best practice.
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Senior Production Manager
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Jan 2001 - Mar 2003
Responsible for processing 1.5mlpd into over 300sku's of fresh/long life dairy products and fruit juices.Managing total production workforce of 235 in 5 departments. Responsible for processing 1.5mlpd into over 300sku's of fresh/long life dairy products and fruit juices.Managing total production workforce of 235 in 5 departments.
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Dairy Crest
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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General Manager
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Dec 1994 - Dec 2000
Reporting to the group MD, reponsible for the manufacture of cheese and whey products to quality standards and within budget. Included executing profit improvement plans, site development, customer interface and developing a brand marketing strategy. Reporting to the group MD, reponsible for the manufacture of cheese and whey products to quality standards and within budget. Included executing profit improvement plans, site development, customer interface and developing a brand marketing strategy.
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