Neil Hutton

Neil Hutton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in category management and consulting across various sectors. Currently serving as a Board Trustee and Treasurer for Chaffinch since November 2021, Neil has also been a Category Insight Consultant for BRITVIC SOFT DRINKS LIMITED since January 2018. Neil holds the position of Category Management Consultant and Director at BrassKnocker Consulting since August 2001, focusing on enhancing supplier-retailer relationships through various strategies. Additionally, Neil has been a Senior Associate Consultant at Bridgethorne Ltd since May 2001, managing client projects with FMCG and non-food suppliers in the UK and South Africa. Previous roles have included Category Consultant for Accolade Wines and Coca-Cola European Partners, with significant contributions to category strategy at companies such as Tate & Lyle Sugars and Nestle Purina. Neil earned an MBA from The Open University Business School and a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Nottingham.