Gary Mullineux, MD Caterforce and Joint CEO of European Catering Distributors

We are very happy to announce that Gary Mullineux, Managing Director of Caterforce, has taken on the additional role of Joint CEO of European Catering Distributors (ECD).

Founded in 1991, ECD is an international foodservice buying group whose members are leading wholesale foodservice distributors in their respective countries. Today, the organisation comprises of 17 members across 19 countries, representing a combined €17 billion group.

Gary Mullineux commented “This is a fantastic opportunity and one I am incredibly proud to be part of. ECD has built an outstanding reputation over more than 30 years through collaboration, shared values and scale. I’m looking forward to working even more closely with members across Europe, strengthening partnerships and helping to deliver even greater value for all involved.”

Jan Van Der Berg, Chairman of ECD, added “For over 30 years, ECD has maintained a united stance built on trust, cooperation and long-term relationships. Gary’s appointment supports our continued growth, bringing fresh ideas, strong leadership and deep foodservice expertise that will help drive the group forward into its next phase.”

Gary’s appointment further strengthens Caterforce’s international relationships and reinforces its position within the global foodservice landscape. Through its close involvement with ECD, Caterforce continues to play an active role in securing high-quality international supply agreements and delivering significant value for its members.