ABOUT
WILLOWS
Food, Healthcare, Sports and Animal Nutrition industries
Willows Ingredients is a family- owned distributor of raw materials for Food, Healthcare, Sports and Animal Nutrition industries. We established our business in 2007 and have built it since through both reputation and experience.
We import high-quality product from all over the world and distribute to some of the leading brands in both Human and Animal Nutrition across the UK, Ireland, Europe & North America. We represent some of the highest quality manufacturers in the world both large and small.
Our headquarters are in Ireland and we also have offices in the UK, China and the Ukraine.
Willows Ingredients works closely with a key set of partners to provide product, logistics and quality solutions to all of our customers’ needs.
We have a dedicated and experienced procurement team who are experts in sourcing through our supplier partnerships. Whether it’s a specialised key ingredient you are searching for or a popular mainstream bulk product- we are well established in the market and can work closely with you to achieve a supply that fits your needs; both in value and price.
We are also supported by quality warehousing & logistics partners in both Ireland, UK and most key hubs in Europe and beyond.
David Scrivens - Managing Director
Overall oversight and leadership of the company, seeking strategic partnerships & implementing strategic planning for future company growth.
Email: dscrivens@willowsingredients.ie
Mobile: +353 (0) 87 7915007
Philip Conway - Purchasing Director
Philip runs the purchasing department in Willows Ingredients. He is responsible for the complete supply side of the business.
Jack Holliday - Purchasing Manager
Jack manages our procurement department including new & existing supply partner relationships.
Email: jholliday@willowsingredients.com
Tel: +44(0)1625900994
Nicola Bennett, Purchasing Assistant
Nicola works closely with the Purchasing Manager and the sales team to source key and new ingredients for our customers.
Office: +44(0) 1625 900994
Mel Burke - Operations Manager
Mel’s primary responsibility is the processing of all the sales orders and liaising with our customers regarding order/delivery queries. She also takes care of stock management and stock allocation.
Email: mburke@willowsingredients.ie
Tel: +353 (0) 404 42630
Miranda Harris - Miranda Harris, UK Sales & Logistics Co-Ordinator
Miranda’s role is processing the sales orders for the U.K market.
She is in constant contact with our customers, and works closely with our sales team. Miranda brings 25 years of Customer relations to her role at Willows Ingredients.
Declan English - Quality Manager
Declan leads the Quality team in Willows. With a keen focus on product safety and quality he brings a wide and varied array of skills, acquired during his career.
Using technical knowledge and the wide range of resources available in Willows, Declan works to ensure that all the products supplied by Willows meet the high quality and regulatory standards required by our customers.
Email: denglish@willowsingredients.ie
Tel: + 353 (0) 404 42630
Caitriona Timmons - Quality Assistant
Caitriona works closely with the Quality Manager. Her role is to ensure that all the products supplied by Willows Ingredients meet the high quality and regulatory standards required by our customers.
Louise Smyth- Quality Assistant
Louise is a member of the Willows Quality team. She has an extensive background in pharmaceutical documentation and quality requirements. Part of her role is to assist in streamlining the information we provide to our customers in a more efficient and accessible manner while still meeting the high quality and regulatory standards required.
Email: lsmyth@willowsingredients.ie
Tel: +353 404 42630
Diane Somers - Group Head of Finance
Diane heads our finance team and is responsible for financial planning, reporting and controls within Willows Ingredients. She also manages the areas of hedging, cash management, budgeting and accounting.
Email: dsomers@willowsingredients.ie
Tel: +353 (0) 404 42630
Karen Eyre - Accounts Assistant
Karen works closely with the finance manager. Her role involves keeping the accounts department as accurate and up to date as possible.
Email: keyre@willowsingredients.ie
Tel: +353 (0) 404 42630
Cliona Peppard - Accounts Assistant
Cliona works as part of the accounts team alongside Karen. Her main responsibility is for the sales aspect of accounts.
Email: cpeppard@willowsingredients.ie
Tel: +353 (0) 404 49300
Selina Mc Donnell - Transport Manager
Selina has extensive experience in the transport and logistics area, having worked with various transport providers for over 14 years.
Smcdonnell@willowsingredients.ie
Tel: +353 (0) 860788822
Adam Lian - Supplier Liaison, China
Adam works for us on the ground in China. He deals directly with our Chinese suppliers assisting both the purchasing side of the house, along with assisting on any quality matters that arise.
Please contact Adam through Philip Conway.
Simon Thewlis- Head of Shipping, Customs and Compliance
Over 30 years’ experience in supply chain having worked in various roles across retail, ecom and in the freight forwarding industry. Experienced in shipping product globally ensuring it is moved in the most cost-effective way and in a compliant manner.
Email: sthewlis@willowsingredients.com
Tel: +44 (0)1625 900994 (UK Office)
Zoë Booth - Shipping and Customs Officer
Zoe has nearly 20 years experience in the shipping industry working for both importers and freight forwarders.
Her role includes monitoring shipments to ensure the team are kept up to date with arrivals and delivery dates to ensure customers are given the most up to date information.
Debbie Shawcross - UK Country Sales Manager
Debbie is an experienced, educated and strong sales professional with a demonstrated 14-year history of working in the food production industry, sports and health nutrition and animal health nutrition. Skilled in account management, product and new business development, business planning, and negotiation.
Email: dshawcross@willowsingredients.com
Office: +44(0) 1625 900994
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 877296
Derek Conway - European Sales Manager
Derek has been in the industry for the past 15 years and manages all of Willows Ingredients sales within the EU. Derek has an in-depth knowledge of both animal feed and human nutrition markets.
Email: dconway@willowsingredients.ie
Mobile: +353 (0) 86 1451250
Suzanne Harrison - Business Development Executive
Suzanne comes to us after 6 years of experience in the business. Bringing expert knowledge in Animal, Human Health & Nutrition. She has joined our UK sales team to head up some key accounts and will be happy to answer any queries you may have.
Email: sharrison@willowsingredients.com
Mobile: +44 (0) 7796379726
Sarah Walters-Khan - Business Development Manager
Sarah is Business Development Manager with our UK team and brings with her 16 years of sales management experience. Sarah is highly skilled in new business development and customer relationship management.
Email: sarahwk@willowsingredients.com
Tel: +44 (0)1625 900994 (UK Office) +353 (0) 404 49300 (Irish Office)
Mob: +44 (0) 7818 374155
Monika Moore - European Business Development Manager
Monika is based within mainland Europe bringing a wealth of experience to our European based partners. Highly skilled in new business development and account management, negotiation and business planning. Fluent in English, German and Polish.
Email: mmoore@willowsingredients.com
Contact number: 0049 151 248 659 45