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He will lead the development and growth of CJ Lang’s presence in the wholesale and food services markets.
Irons, who has more than 26 years of experience in the wholesale, food service, convenience and FMCG sectors, joins from Booker Wholesale Foods where he headed up the wholesale channel.
He started his career with CJ Lang before joining Bestway in 2010 as foodservice contracts and key account manager and moved to Booker in 2016 as a national account controller.
Colin McLean, chief executive of CJ Lang, said: “I am delighted Steve has joined us to help us deliver our vision of becoming Scotland’s leading food and food services wholesale and retail provider.
“Steve will help us to take the business to the next level with the skills and experience needed to focus on new wholesale business opportunities.
“CJ Lang is driven by an ambition to be one of Scotland’s most exciting and dynamic food and food service companies.
“As we undergo our major business transformation, Steve’s appointment is another example of us investing for our future success.”
Based in Dundee, CJ Lang is Scotland’s largest independent retailing and distribution businesses and services operating over 300 independent and company-owned Spar stores.
