Finlays
SECTOR
FMCG
N.O of Employees
1000+
OUR PURPOSE
At Finlays, our Purpose is:
“To empower our customers to create a world where every sip brings joy”.
Empowering our customers is the role we play within in the industry as a B2B business. We pride ourselves on the close partnership we have with customers, and our role in helping them deliver products that delight their consumers.
Create a World Where Every Sip Brings Joy defines the world we are ultimately working to create. We believe that the beverages we help create play a meaningful role in billions of daily lives, bringing moments of joy, comfort and satisfaction. And we’re proud of how we support our customers to achieve this.
OUR LEADERSHIP
JAMES WOODROW
GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
JAMES FINLAY LIMITED
James Woodrow is Group Managing Director of Finlays, a leading global supplier of tea, coffee and botanical solutions.
He joined Finlays in 2022 and oversees all aspects of its global operations from its headquarters in London. Prior to joining Finlays, James was Managing Director of Swire Shipping. He has been with Swire since 1990 and has held executive roles at various Swire businesses including Cargo Director at the airline Cathay Pacific. James was also a Director of Air China Cargo and Steamships Pty Limited. While at Cathay Pacific Cargo he was Chairman of the IATA Cargo Committee.
James holds a Master’s in Law from the University of Cambridge. In his spare time, James plays hockey, cricket and runs regularly.
WHY WORK WITH US
Our industry relies on intensive labour practices, and people within growing regions are typically at a higher risk of human rights and labour risks. As a responsible business, it’s vital we take ownership of these risks by aligning to international standards, taking a robust and proactive approach to prevention and mitigation, while also seeking to nurture and empower those who contribute to our success.
With our objectives to increase women in management and on Living Wage, we are aiming to address some of the inequalities that exist across tea and coffee supply chains.
OUR IMPACT
OUR TEAM
TAMIE HUTCHINS
GROUP HR DIRECTOR
JAMES FINLAY LIMITED
With an HR career covering a wide variety of industries including the railway, aircraft manufacturing and television media, as a graduate of the Agriculture Department of The University of Reading, Tamie returned to her roots when she joined Finlays in 2013.
Tamie joined Finlays in 2013 as Group HR Manager and subsequently held the role of HR Director for Finlay Extracts & Ingredients before being appointed to her current role in 2016.
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