Damon Ratcliffe

Damon Ratcliffe has an extensive work experience spanning over several companies. Damon currently serves as the Head of Sales at Macphie UK, a position they have held since June 2019. Prior to this role, they were the Head of International at the same company, starting in October 2018.

Before joining Macphie UK, Damon worked at Quorn Foods as the European Commercial Manager from April 2014 to October 2018. In this role, they were responsible for managing 50% of Quorn's international markets turnover, including key markets like the Nordics and Switzerland. Damon also led the establishment and development of in-market hubs in Germany and the Nordics, managed third-party distribution networks, and was involved in direct international account management.

Earlier in their career, Damon served as the International Marketing Controller at Princes Limited from September 2012 to March 2014. Damon developed an international development strategy for Napolina, Princes' Italian ingredients brand.

Prior to Princes, Damon held various senior roles including Senior Regional Manager at AB World Foods from March 2008 to August 2012, International Business Development and Marketing Controller at Patak's Foods Ltd from June 2004 to March 2008, and Group Brand Manager at Burton's Foods from an unspecified date in 2002 to 2004.

Damon started their career at PZ Cussons in 1998, where they served as a Senior Brand Manager for the Carex brand. Before that, they held similar roles at James Robertson Ltd and Premier Beverages. Damon'searliest known role was as Group Brand Manager at CWS Ltd, where they worked from an unspecified date in 1986 to 1994.

Overall, Damon Ratcliffe has accumulated a wealth of experience in sales, international business management, commercial strategy, and brand management throughout their career.

Damon Ratcliffe started their education in 1986 at Manchester Polytechnic, where they pursued a degree in Business and Finance. Damon completed this program in 1988. In 1988, Damon enrolled in the CIM at Manchester Polytechnic to obtain an Institute of Marketing Diploma. Damon completed this program in 1990.