Management team

Mrs Hunt - Chairman

As the wife of the late Michael Hunt, founder of Hunt's Foodservice, Mrs Hunt remains actively involved in the business on an ongoing basis chairing monthly board meetings and ensuring that her husband's legacy is well looked after.


Richard Hunt - Managing Director

Richard became involved with the board of Hunt's in 2003 and was appointed as Managing Director in 2005 thus returning day to day management of the business to a family member. As a local farmer and businessman Richard has total focus on ensuring that Hunt's meets the needs of food providers throughout the South West.


Melvyn Norris - Financial Director

Melvyn has been a member of the Hunt's board for the last 11 years and controls all areas of financial activity within the company as well as the chain of petrol / convenience stores owned by Hunt's.


Michael Douch - Engineering & Hotels Director

Michael joined Hunt’s in 1986 as an Engineer and was appointed Director in 2003. He is a member of the family and can remember the days when his uncle expanded the dairy business to frozen food storage and distribution. Michael continues to oversee the engineering side of the business and is also responsble for three hotels owned by the Hunt’s group.


Trevor Crossfield - Sales Director

Trevor joined Hunt's when his previous company was acquired by Hunt's and has remained with the business to manage our sales team – and specifically our ice cream – offer. He has a wealth of experience in this sector and his knowledge has brought huge benefits to our retail customers.