Speedy Media Co appoints new Meals MD and Individuals Director

Speedy Media Co broadcasts the appointment of Jessica Norell Neeson as Managing Director of its market-leading Meals Portfolio and David Reay as Individuals Director, because it strengthens its management capabilities in two key strategic enterprise areas.

Jessica could have duty for Speedy’s Meals Group, the UK’s largest meals media portfolio together with BBC Good Meals and olive, and Nutracheck, the UK’s main subscription-based weight administration and dietary enchancment platform, as Speedy appears to be like to speed up its progress within the meals and well being sectors by means of continued digital enlargement, new product growth, partnerships and strategic M&A.

With 20 years’ expertise main shopper digital companies, Jessica joins Speedy from Barclays UK, the place she was Managing Director Buyer Propositions, main the event of latest merchandise, options and options throughout retail and digital to enhance buyer expertise and engagement. Jessica beforehand held senior industrial, buyer and product-centric roles at Paddy Energy, operating giant companies targeted on bettering multi-channel buyer engagement, loyalty and expertise, in addition to technique roles at Vodafone and Bain and Firm.

Jessica Norell Neeson, says: “I’m actually excited to affix Speedy and their market-leading meals portfolio. I’m enthusiastic about delivering outcomes by means of nice buyer expertise and I’m trying ahead to proceed to develop the meals portfolio and its sturdy workforce.”

David Reay joins Speedy as Individuals Director taking a strategic lead on individuals growth, tradition, ED&I and expertise administration, reporting to Jo Brandl, Chief Individuals Officer. David will head up Speedy’s Individuals Crew, incorporating the HR, Inside Occasions, Studying and Growth, ED&I, Services, Expertise Acquisition and Communications capabilities.

With a ardour for driving range, expertise growth and creating environments the place individuals flourish, David has over 15 years of senior HR and Individuals management expertise. David joins from Condé Nast, the place as SVP for Individuals, Editorial and Leisure, he led the individuals perform for the worldwide editorial and leisure divisions, throughout journalism, inventive, digital, movie and TV. David has additionally beforehand held senior Individuals management roles at TikTok, Sony Music, RSA and BAE Programs.

David Reay says: “I’m delighted to be becoming a member of Speedy; a really people-centric enterprise. Individuals and innovation are my passions, that are aligned with Speedy’s, and I can’t wait to be part of the following stage of Speedy’s journey as they proceed to put money into their individuals to drive their future progress.”

Sean Cornwell, Speedy’s Platforms CEO, says: “We’ve obtained formidable progress plans at Speedy, to additional prolong our attain, engagement and content material supply over a spread of platforms, services and products, while persevering with to put money into making a supportive and thrilling working atmosphere. The appointments of Jessica and David strengthen our management capabilities in key areas for us, as we glance to develop our meals and wellness portfolio and proceed to draw and retain one of the best expertise to Speedy.”

Jessica and David will each be part of Speedy’s Platforms Management workforce.