Creed Foodservice has announced that Philip de Ternant, its Strategy Director and former Managing Director, will retire at the end of 2025, marking the conclusion of an exceptional 19-year career with the business.
Philip joined Creed Foodservice in 2006 as Operations Director, before becoming Managing Director in 2013 – a role he held for 11 years. In January 2024, after a 12-month handover starting in 2023, he handed the reins to Miles Roberts, stepping into the position of Strategy Director and continuing to support the company’s direction and long-term vision as a member of the board.
Throughout his tenure, Philip has played an integral role in Creed’s growth and success. His leadership has helped shape the company’s reputation as one of the UK’s most well respected, family-run foodservice wholesalers – recognised for its customer focus, service levels, innovation, and strong company culture.
Within Philip’s time as Managing Director, Creed achieved a 2-star best companies accreditation in the Best Companies to Work For survey, recognised on the Best Companies top 100 large companies to work for list, the team grew to be the largest to date, and turnover and new business targets were surpassed.
A well-known and highly regarded figure across the industry, Philip has also made a significant contribution to the Country Range Group (CRG) – of which Creed is a founding member – serving on its board for several years. He will continue in his role as CRG Chairman into 2026.
Reflecting on his decision to retire, Philip de Ternant said: “After 19 memorable years, I’m announcing my retirement. It’s been an incredible journey working alongside such talented and dedicated people, and I’m truly proud of what we’ve built and accomplished together. Being part of this team and helping grow this business has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. Working alongside Chris Creed, with his direction and vision, and the wider Exec team, has been incredibly fulfilling.”
Chris Creed, CEO of Creed Foodservice, paid tribute to Philip’s lasting impact on the company: “Philip has been instrumental in Creed’s success and evolution over the past two decades. His commitment, leadership and unwavering belief in our people have helped make Creed the business it is today.
“On behalf of the entire Creed family, I want to thank Philip for his years of dedication and service. His influence will be felt for many years to come, and we wish him all the very best for his well-deserved retirement.”
Miles Roberts, Managing Director of Creed Foodservice, added: “Philip’s leadership, vision and deep understanding of both our business and the wider industry have left an indelible mark on Creed. As we look to the future, our focus remains on driving the business forward with the same passion, purpose and culture Creed is known for, whilst ensuring our people stay at the heart of everything we do.”
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