Stewart Downing

Stewart Downing has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Stewart began their career as a Fieldsman/Agronomist, providing crop production and harvesting advice to potato growers. Stewart then moved on to become a Special Crops Manager, where they promoted and grew contractual business for key pre-pack accounts.

Downing later held the position of Sales and Marketing Director/Grower Sales Director at Anglian Produce Ltd/Greenvale AP plc, where they developed and implemented strategic business plans, achieving significant sales target growth and increasing profitability. Stewart continued their career as a Commercial Director at DGM Food Group and DGM Growers Ltd, focusing on sales and procurement, new business development, and improving product quality.

After that, Downing joined Country Superstores Ltd as a Divisional Sales Manager, selling various products to the agricultural, construction, and household supply industries. Following their time at Country Superstores, they worked as a General Manager at JRC Products Ltd, managing the entire site and driving sales, marketing, and procurement efforts.

Downing then joined Shakespeare/K2 as a Brand Manager, where they led the development and management of the carp brand JRC and the sport fishing brand Penn. Stewart later became the Sales Director at Pure Fishing UK Ltd, overseeing sales and marketing efforts for multiple fishing brands. Most recently, they have been working at Angling Direct PLC, first as the Group Commercial Manager and currently as the Commercial Director.

Stewart Downing attended Queen Elizabeths Grammar School in Gainsborough, Lincs from 1973 to 1980. Stewart did not earn a degree or specialize in any particular field of study during this time. From 1981 to 1984, Downing attended the Lancashire College of Agriculture and Horticulture, where they pursued an HND in Agriculture. Later, in 1995, they enrolled at Harvard Business School and obtained a Diploma in Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. The end year for their education at Harvard Business School is not specified.