Meet the Place UK Team

Co-Managing Directors - Commercial - Farm - Technical - People & Culture - Senior Management Team

At Place UK, our team are at the core of everything we do. From the farm to the factory, from technical teams to commercial colleagues, everyone in the Place UK team play a part in creating high-quality food with care, pride and purpose.

Our Co-Managing Directors

Matt Smith (Left) & Linda Evans (Right).

Appointed in March 2026, our Co-Managing Directors oversee every part of our business, from farm to factory.

Our Commercial Team

Our friendly Commercial Team is on hand to guide you through every ingredient enquiry, covering food manufacturing, food service, and retail. Whatever you’re looking for, they’re here to help.

Our Farm Team

Our Farm Team, based in Norfolk, grow our berries, cherries, and rhubarb from field to harvest. With the help of our seasonal workforce, they bring in millions of punnets every year.

Our Technical Team

Our Technical Team work behind the scenes on quality, food safety, and compliance, making sure everything we produce meets both regulatory standards and our own high bar for excellence.

Our People & Culture Team

Our People & Culture Team support everyone who works at Place UK, both permanent and seasonal. Taking care of everything from recruitment to accommodation.

Our Senior Management Team

Working closely with our Co-Managing Directors, our Senior Management Team lead across every area of the business, from areas such as Procurement and Planning to Finance and Marketing.