Katey Howard

I have worked in HR for around twenty years, in different sectors and geographies. Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with some fantastic people that have helped me to grow, and I hope to create the same opportunities for my colleagues. In March 2021 I joined pladis to lead the HR team for pladis UK & Ireland. We are part of pladis global, custodians of some of the world’s best loved snacking brands such as McVities, Jacobs and Carrs. Although we are a relatively young company, we possess hundreds of years of heritage within our brands. We are a team of over 4,000 colleagues across the region.

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