Snacks firm secures its future with new management appointment
SAVOURY snacks manufacturer Tayto Group has appointed its new chief executive officer, securing the future of the firm for years to come.
Mike Hancox is set to take over the managerial position from outgoing Fergal McCann, who will retire from the position in January after 13 years with Tayto as its finance director and the chief exec.
Mike, who will start at Tayto on 1 January 2026, is an experienced chief exec with positions of leading businesses in the food manufacturing, retail and logistics services sectors as well as holding non-executive board roles in technology, infrastructure and licensing companies.
He joins Tayto after six years as the chief executive of Yodel, a parcel delivery company. Speaking on his appointment, Mike said: “I am excited to be joining Tayto Group and helping to unlock the potential of its products and brands. Tayto is a successful business with a very solid base on which to grow, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Stephen Huthison, Tayto Group executive chairman, said: “I’d like to thank Fergal for his substantial contribution to our growth and success over the past 13 years. We wish him well in his retirement.
“I’m delighted to welcome Mike to Tayto, bringing with him a wealth of experience leading similar businesses to deliver outstanding results. We look forward to him joining the business and building on the strong foundations that we have in place.”
