Tony Iles

Tony Iles is an experienced Head of Operations with over 30 years in FMCG and FSD, focusing on the retail and hospitality sectors. They began their career as a Warehouse Operative at Palmer & Harvey, rising to the role of General Manager after 22 years, managing a team of over 350 colleagues and an £11m budget. Currently, as Head of Operations at Bidfood/Oliver Kay, Tony leads a team of more than 400 colleagues at the Chepstow depot, overseeing a budget of approximately £25m and managing the supply of around 15 million items to customers. Their leadership style emphasizes coaching and development, and they have played a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiencies and employee engagement within their teams.