The Drury Tea & Coffee Company, London-based tea blender and coffee roaster, this year celebrating its 80th birthday, has announced the appointment of two new board directors, Phil Millard and Bill Davy.
A family Company since its formation in 1936 by three Olmi brothers, this is the first time that non-family members have been represented at board level. Both Phil and Bill join Drury from associate Company, The Coffee Machine Company, where they have both worked for 27 years and held senior positions. Each has a wealth of experience in the commercial coffee market. Phil takes up the post of Operations Director, whilst Bill becomes Sales Director.
The appointments follow Drury’s considerable investment over the past year in a state-of-the-art roaster and a relocation to new premises in Woolwich. The move is aimed at strengthening the Company and preparing it for an ambitious growth programme over the next few years. Phil and Bill join fellow directors, Riccardo and Marco Olmi and Managing Director, Dino Olmi.
Dino welcomed the new directors with these words: “The seriousness of our intent is reflected in the new appointments – the first non-family directors in our history. In these exciting times for Drury as we target unprecedented growth, we need strength in depth at board level and recognise the experience and the specific skill sets Phil and Bill will bring as directors.
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