Nicola Lowry

Nicola Lowry currently serves as the Group Head of Continuous Improvement at The Compleat Food Group since November 2023. Prior to this role, Nicola held several positions at Unipart Rail, including Head of Operational Transformation and Governance from November 2019 to October 2023, and Divisional Rail Head Of Purchasing from April 2017 to May 2019. Earlier experience includes Group Purchasing Director at Keenpac - Bunzl from January 2013 to March 2017 and Purchasing Director at Youngs Seafood Ltd from November 2010 to January 2013, where responsibilities encompassed a £450m budget across various categories. Nicola's career began as a Junior Buyer at Armitage Pet Products from March 1988 to February 1992, with additional experience as a Senior Buying Manager at Alliance Boots from 1992 to 2010, leading significant sourcing and contract initiatives. Educational background includes studies at Nottingham Trent University (1995-1998) and ongoing education at Henley Business School (2016-Present).