Unitas makes three appointments to trading team

Unitas Wholesale has made three senior appointment to its trading team.

Lee Wharton is the new on-trade trading controller, Alex Trotman joins Unitas from Diageo as licensed trading controller (retail), while Martin Shears has been appointed procurement manager - central services. All three will work under trading director Cheryl Hope. According to Unitas, the three appointments will look to improve member support, enhance supplier relationships and deliver collaborative initiatives.

Managing director of Unitas Wholesale, John Kinney said: “Lee, Alex and Martin bring an incredible depth of knowledge and experience that will be a real benefit to our members and their customers.

“As the UK’s biggest independent buying group, we pride ourselves on providing the best support and the most competitive trading terms and promotions in the industry. Our new team members will play an important role in delivering these to help our members grow their businesses.”