Matt Margereson

Matt Margereson is an experienced operations executive with a robust background in the food industry, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Hotel Chocolat since May 2006. Margereson holds full P&L and functional responsibility across various domains, including Buying and Merchandising, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Engineering, Technology, and HR. Prior roles include Managing Director of Operations and Operations Director, where responsibilities expanded to include Retail Estate and Contact Centre management. Margereson previously held the position of Group Operations Director at Pioneering Food Group, overseeing supply chain and manufacturing functions, and served as Operations Director at Icefresh Foods Limited, focusing on operational reform and strategic supplier relationships. Margereson holds an MBA in Business Management for Strategic Advantage from the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport.