Derek Nixon

Derek Nixon is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as CEO of Coppice and Walkers Chocolates Limited, as well as Managing Director of Pure Heavenly and NXN Consulting Group, Derek has demonstrated strong strategic and business development skills. Previous positions include Managing Director at LANDMANN Group and Clas Ohlson, where Derek led significant transformation and expansion initiatives. In addition to corporate roles, Derek co-founded the Porthcawl Triathlon Club, fostering community engagement in sports. Derek's entrepreneurial spirit is evident from founding KOA Sportswear during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on high-quality triathlon products.

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Bridgend, United Kingdom

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Walkers Chocolates Limited

At Walkers Chocolates we are proud that we have almost 60 years dedicated experience in chocolate and confectionery manufacturing. We produce an extensive product range of lovely products, with added value flavours, fillings and pack formats. Our advanced manufacturing gives us high standards of efficiency and product quality. Based in Birmingham, we drive award-winning innovation, but also have the ability to deliver added value products, in volume at competitive prices. We are proud to be an agile, flexible and well-funded privately-owned business with a long term growth strategy. We have a proven track record of delivering high quality, commercially competitive products across both private label and own brand into multiple global retailers all over the world. Walkers Chocolates Limited are also owners of Walkers, Pure Heavenly, and Ashley’s brands.