David Patton

David Patton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations management within the food and beverage industry. Currently, David serves as the Site Leader at Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd since April 2018. Prior to this role, David held positions such as Site Manager at Hovis Ltd and Factory Manager at Refresco, demonstrating a strong track record in managing and optimizing production environments. As General Manager at Wm Morrisons Manufacturing, David successfully led the startup and operations of a custom-built distribution centre, significantly enhancing workforce engagement. David's career began with a graduate role at PSA Peugeot Citroën, followed by diverse operations roles at PepsiCo, highlighting a solid foundation in manufacturing and quality assurance. David's educational background includes attendance at Limavady Grammar School from 1990 to 1997.