Meet The Team
The People Behind Green Circle Feeds
We are a close-knit family team with deep roots in British farming. Our combined expertise spans animal nutrition, milling, logistics and farm management.
At Green Circle Feeds, our people are our greatest asset. Every member of our team shares a genuine passion for farming and a commitment to delivering the best possible service to our customers. We believe that strong relationships, built on trust, honesty and expertise, are the foundation of everything we do.
Jonathan French
Commercial Director
Jonathan has 43 years’ experience working in the animal feed industry, the last 30 of those were focused within the pig industry. His role at Green Circle Feeds includes purchasing raw materials for the company and providing advice to customers. His achievements were recognised in 2013 winning the NPA Chris Brant Award for “going above and beyond for his customers and the industry”.
Dr Sian Nichols
Technical Director
Sian's expertise in monogastric animal nutrition, particularly in sow nutrition, makes her an invaluable asset in the field. With a Ph.D. backing her knowledge, she's not only highly knowledgeable but also deeply respected within the industry. Her focus on technical performance on farms underscores her commitment to optimizing productivity and efficiency in pig farming operations.
Will French
Operations Manager
Will's diverse experience in the pig industry positions him as a versatile and knowledgeable professional. His background as a Pig Specialist for an animal feed supplier and as an Account Manager for a pig genetics supplier provided him with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of pig farming, ranging from nutrition to genetics. As the Operations Manager for Green Circle, Will plays a critical role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations, particularly in supply chain management.
Lee Thompson
Pig Specialist
Lee is a pig specialist with over 15 years in the industry, having worked across both outdoor and indoor systems. Lee works closely with British pig farmers to turn Green Circle Feeds' nutrition and on-farm expertise into practical results. He believes good nutrition advice should be honest, straightforward and grounded in what is actually happening on farm, and that is the approach he brings to every visit.
Alison Colville-Hyde
Poultry specialist
Alison joined the team in January 25 to provide technical support to our growing poultry customer base. She is well placed as a feed advisor to use the broad knowledge gained from her career path. Previously Technical Manager for a specialist poultry veterinary practice she has a clear understanding of the poultry sector from hatchery through to depletion; her experience extends to working on a free- range layer site, as field manager for a broiler integrator and has worked with notifiable disease control. Most recently Alison was a poultry specialist for a pullet rearing and poultry feed supplier. Understanding the challenges producers are faced with, Alison likes to work with customers to get the best out of their flocks through nutritional and practical management advice.
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Our nutritionists and commercial team are happy to visit your farm, review your current feeding programme and recommend solutions tailored to your enterprise. Get in touch today to arrange a meeting.
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