Paddy & Scott’s managing director Jon Reed is being promoted to chief executive of the coffee company.
Reed joined the Suffolk-based craft coffee roaster and coffee shop operator as brand director, and will continue to work alongside founder-director Russell Scott.
Scott is shifting his focus towards community interest projects, including the Paddy & Scott’s Foundation, whilst Reed will be supported by operations director, Zoe Hill.
Based in Suffolk, Paddy & Scott’s has ‘fuelling stations’ throughout the country, and has been in business for 15 years.
The business is on course to have funded 1m school meals by 2025.
This year the company saw record growth - an 82% increase versus pre pandemic levels - with some of its coffee shops enjoying increased sales of 46.5%.
Reed said: “One thing Paddy & Scott’s isn’t known for is sitting back and letting things happen and that isn’t about to start now.
“Paddy & Scott’s has always been about more than just great coffee. We want to help coffee farmers thrive and give people opportunity. Plans for the future include more direct trade, supporting more communities, roasting new coffees and taking the concept of a drive thrus to new heights. Suffolk is our home and we’re proud to create new opportunities in the region for those interested in coffee.”
Founder Scott Russell added: “When I started this hobby with Paddy back in 2007, I never thought we’d get to the teenage years or help change the lives of so many! In that time we’ve helped several team members become successful entrepreneurs and launch their own businesses, donated £££s to good causes and worked to transform a coffee growing community in Kenya.”
The Meru Farm Project in Kenya has seen the firm assist a coffee growing community to create a viable farm which supports the local community. Alongside providing equipment and education, it has also funded the installation of a water filtration system, helped rebuild the local primary school, created model farms for future generations to learn the trade and is currently building a multipurpose hall and science laboratory at the school.
