Chris is the fourth generation of the Mack family to take the helm of the business.

The Mack name is synonymous with fruit and vegetables, and Chris is well-respected in the industry.  He started out working for M&W Mack Ltd, at the Bristol Fruit Market where, Chris says himself, that was where he learnt to count.

He became Managing Director of M&W Mack Ltd in 1988, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Fresca Group Ltd when it was formed in 2005. Appointed as Chairman in July 2014, Chris celebrated his 45th anniversary with Fresca in 2023.

A graduate from Harvard Business School, Martyn began his career in the retail sector, where he spent over 30 years at Morrison’s.  Joining in 1985, he joined the Morrison’s board in 2010 and was responsible for its vertically integrated food manufacturing model, as CEO for it’s manufacturing subsidiaries.

Martyn went on to join 2 Sisters Food Group in 2016 as Group COO before becoming Interim CEO 18 months later.

Martyn joined Fresca in 2020, bringing his vast experience spanning both retailer and supplier sides, in complex organisational structures. 

With a strong record for invigorating growth for businesses in highly competitive markets, it was a natural fit for our organisation.

Laura joined the Fresca family in 2024. She brought a wealth of knowledge and experience with her, having previously held C-Suite positions for businesses such as Wonder, Meatless Farm and Upfield. 

Before that, Laura held Director-level roles within Dairy Crest Group, Premier Foods and General Mills, so has a solid understanding of the complexities of the FMCG sector. 

Liz McMeikan joined the Fresca Group Board in 2010 as a Non-Executive Director and currently serves as Chair of the Audit Committee.

Her distinguished career includes significant executive and non-executive roles across consumer-focused public and private companies. Liz has previously served as Senior Independent Director (SID) and Remuneration Committee Chair at Unite Group plc, SID at JD Wetherspoon plc, and both SID and Remuneration Committee Chair at Flybe.

Liz spent her early career at Colgate-Palmolive and then at Tesco, establishing Tesco Express and being appointed Stores Board Director for Change Management and Human Resources, further underscoring her breadth of experience in retail, hospitality, and travel sectors.

Simon became senior partner of DAC Beachcroft in August 2005, having been a partner since 1985. He was re-elected as senior partner for a second term in 2010, a position he held until he relinquished it in October 2015 in preparation for retirement.

Simon’s working life has covered most areas of corporate law with particular experience in private company acquisitions and disposals. Simon was appointed as a non-executive director of Fresca in April 2010.

Gary joined Fresca Group in June 2021. An accomplished Managing Director, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience within the fresh produce arena. He started his career at Marks & Spencer and after 15 years, transferred across to the supplier side of fresh produce, joining Fresca from his previous role as MD of AG Thames. After 4 years at TFPC, overseeing a period of significant turnaround for the business, Gary moved over to our joint venture potato business, Manor Fresh in Lincolnshire.

Simon has been within the Fresca family since 1996, and has amassed extensive knowledge of fresh produce and the industry. Starting out as a Quality Controller, then working across both operational and commercial disciplines, his career path took him through avocados, vine tomatoes, bananas, exotics and melons, latterly moving into general management before becoming Managing Director of DGM Growers. The site and produce portfolio has grown extensively – most recently with the introduction of a new vertical Smart Farm.

Chris has been the Managing Director at Thanet Earth since 2019, although he first joined the Fresca Group in 1998.  He has previously held senior leadership roles across a variety of fresh produce categories, working with primary producers and global supply chain partners supplying into the UK.  Over the last few years, Thanet Earth has seen extraordinary growth – currently growing 400m premium vine tomatoes, 33m cucumbers and 24m peppers, construction of its 7^th tomato glasshouse is already underway.

Liam joined Fresca Group in September 2025, as the Managing Director of Primafruit. An experienced MD, having previously led other FMCG business such as Mars, Lipton Teas & Infusions, Muller Milk & Ingredients and previously Twinings and Allied Milling and Baking, which are part of the ABF group.

Steve joined Fresca Group in November 2025, as the Managing Director of Mack Wholesale.  He brings with him a wealth of experience from over 20 years working across both wholesale and foodservice. Steve joins us from his role of MD at Harvest Fine Foods in Hampshire, and prior to that had worked for many years at Bidfood, one of the UK’s largest foodservice wholesalers.

Rob is a fresh produce ‘lifer’ – having started his career in 1999, he’s worked in farming businesses and in technical, operational and commercial roles across fruit, veg and salad categories. He joined Fresca in 2011, working at The Fresh Produce Centre, and played a fundamental role in developing our service provision business. After rising through the ranks, he became the General Manager for Fresh Plus, before moving across to head up The Avocado Company as General Manager. Rob is now responsible for The Fresh Produce Centre site.