CBE for FDF's Ian Wright
27 August 2015
Today, Ian Wright, Director General of the Food and Drink Federation, received a CBE for political and public service.
Commenting on his honour, Ian Wright CBE said:
“For all of my adult lifetime third party politics has been a private
passion. Our fortunes have waxed and waned but the friendships I have made have
endured and the commitment I have seen from my colleagues has never wavered. It
is
really very humbling to receive this recognition and I am very grateful for
it.“
Ian Wright, who was previously Corporate Relations Director with major drinks company Diageo, joined the Food and Drink Federation in March. He has since been leading the organisation in ensuring Government and stakeholders understand the importance of food and drink manufacturing, and support the industry to meet the changing needs of UK consumers in the future.
Ian has spent more than two decades in senior management positions with two of the UK's most important businesses Diageo and Boots The Chemists. For 14 years he was corporate relations director of Diageo. He was a member of the executive committee and responsible for representing the company to governments, NGOs and the media around the world.
He has also worked for other food businesses including Pillsbury, Burger King and Mars Confectionery. Ian's career also includes spells in consultancy and politics. He is also a non-executive director of Mass1, a member of the advisory board of The Work Crowd and a trustee of both The WAVE Trust and Children on the Edge. Ian, 57, is married with two children and lives in Rutland and London.
Note to Editors:
- The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the voice of the food and drink manufacturing industry – the UK's largest manufacturing sector.
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) 'This is awarded for having a prominent but lesser role at national level, or a leading role at regional level. You can also get one for a distinguished, innovative contribution to any area'. Further details on the honours system here
- The Dissolution Honours 2015 list is available here
For more Information contact:
FDF press office press.office@fdf.org.uk 020 7420 7140 / 7118.
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