ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has appointed Fern Timmins as head of foodservice & distribution, alongside two new national account managers.
Fern joins the business in a newly created role that brings together two strategically important areas. She will lead the development of i2r’s foodservice & distribution sector, including the launch and growth of the company’s e-commerce platform, while overseeing the customer service function.
Fern brings more than 20 years’ experience in the food packaging industry. She said, “I was drawn to i2r by the opportunity to apply my experience in a pivotal leadership role, taking responsibility for developing a sales division and further strengthening my management capability within a dynamic and innovative organisation. I’m particularly looking forward to developing the foodservice division, exploring new growth opportunities and supporting my team as they develop and flourish within the business.”
i2r has also expanded its national account team with the appointments of Faye Blunkett and Zoe Gardner as national account managers.
Faye has 10 years’ experience in the foodservice industry, including six years in packaging, most recently as a senior national account manager at Go-Pak. She will be responsible for developing and executing mid to long-term account strategies, building customer relationships, managing aluminium contracts, leading negotiations, and forecasting and budgeting.
Zoe Gardner will be responsible for UK and Ireland food processors and will fill an existing role within the business. She brings 30 years’ experience in food packaging sales, including two decades working with UK manufacturers supplying foil packaging solutions to processors, distributors and retailers.
Commenting on all three appointments, sales director Tom Cliffe said, “I’m delighted to welcome recognised industry leaders to i2r Packaging Solutions. Their expertise further strengthens our commercial capability and reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to investing in our people, our customers, and our growth plans across several new markets. This is the first of several exciting announcements we will me making in 2026 to support business growth and our focus on improved customer excellence.”
