Partnership Development | Key Account Management | Food Sector
Chris Newby is a partnership development professional with over 20 years of experience helping food businesses, suppliers, and buyers build stronger commercial relationships across the food sector.
Introducing Chris
Through his work with Poultex, Chris combines market knowledge, commercial understanding and trusted international relationships to support the supply of fresh and frozen poultry products. His approach is practical, informed and focused on creating long-term value for the people and businesses he works with.
Alongside his professional work, Chris is studying Business Management with The Open University, is a member of the Institute of Directors and serves as a board member of the Canaries Trust. His interests span international trade, responsible leadership, governance and community.
Chris is an international poultry and meat trading professional, working with customers and suppliers to develop reliable sourcing and supply opportunities for the UK market.
How Chris Supports Businesses
With more than 20 years of experience across the poultry supply chain, Chris works closely with suppliers, manufacturers, food businesses, and buyers to support commercial growth, strengthen partnerships, and unlock new opportunities.
For customers, this means taking the time to understand their product requirements, supply priorities and market position before identifying opportunities that are relevant to their business. Whether the need is for a new supply route, an alternative source of product or a more dependable long-term arrangement, Chris brings a focused and responsive approach.
For suppliers, Chris helps create connections with suitable customers in the UK market. He works to build clear, constructive relationships that support effective communication, realistic expectations and sustainable commercial growth.
Through his work with Poultex, Chris is able to draw on an established international network and market perspective. He combines this with a relationship-led approach, helping businesses make informed decisions and develop supply arrangements that are practical, reliable and commercially sound.
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Chris identifies suitable international supply opportunities, helping businesses access products that match their requirements for quality, specification, volume and availability.
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Chris stays close to changing market conditions, helping customers and suppliers make better-informed decisions on availability, pricing and sourcing strategy.
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He builds trusted relationships between customers, suppliers and producers, creating a stronger foundation for reliable, long-term supply.
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Chris helps businesses source fresh and frozen poultry products suited to their operational, commercial and customer requirements.
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When supply requirements change or challenges arise, Chris takes a practical approach to identifying realistic alternatives and workable solutions.
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He supports businesses in navigating the commercial and practical considerations of international trade, including supply routes, documentation, timing and market access.
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Chris helps businesses develop new opportunities by connecting the right people, understanding their objectives and building relationships that can grow over time.
LinkedIn Reviews
"I have been a customer of Chris's for a number of years in the food service sector in the UK.
Chris is an excellent account manager and will always go above and beyond in sourcing the correct goods at competitive pricing. He has a wealth of knowledge with a strong understanding and if he can't help you in that time he will go away and work on it in a timely manner"
— JB"I've been working with Chris from last 3-4 years and he is amazing at his work. He will help out on all occasions, be it the price or our last minute orders".
— RG"Chris is great to work with, very knowledgeable and very supportive. We have worked with him for a number of years and would highly recommend working with him".
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