She has more than 20 years’ experience across packaging distribution and manufacturing, covering the foodservice, hospitality and contract catering sectors, and previously worked at Cafe Connections, Colpac and Transcend.

Tomalin’s experience includes product development, trials, certification and the commercial rollout of fibre-based alternatives to plastic-lined packaging.

Steve Granville, managing director, Green Rock Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Clare to the team and wish her every success in what we know will be an exciting new chapter for Green Rock Group, as we continue to expand globally with our offering of paper cups, lids, straws and catering disposables.”