Phil Budden

Phil Budden has over 37 years of experience in the retail sector, primarily with Morrisons since January 2004. Currently serving as a Market Street Specialist in Fruit, Veg, and Horticulture, as well as Bakery and Cake Shop for Southern England, Phil focuses on enhancing sales growth, operational standards, and customer service by developing senior management and store colleagues. Prior roles include Regional Fresh Food Coach for the South Coast and various management positions in Business Improvement, overseeing teams across a diverse range of fresh food and ambient business areas. Phil's earlier experience includes senior management positions at Safeway, where responsibilities encompassed automated store ordering, merchandising, food safety, and cash control. Phil's educational background includes attendance at Bournemouth and Poole College and Ferndown Upper School.