MFG selects new commercial director

Pitron joins MFG from BP, where he worked for the past 16 years in a variety of trading, offer, strategy and partnership development positions in the UK and overseas. His last position was as the UK-based global retail commercial development director, where he was responsible for establishing new retail offers and partnerships and the development of a global convenience strategy.

Before joining BP, Pitron spent four years as a senior buyer with the foodservice operator, Compass Group. He started his career with Marks & Spencer, joining their graduate training programme and spending five years in store management and buying roles.

Pitron will report to MFG’s managing director, retail, Steve Fox, who said: “David joins us as we are rapidly developing our ambitious retail plans for our network. I am confident that his experience will prove invaluable in maximizing shop income and establishing strong relationships with our key suppliers and service providers.”