Jonathan joined as non-executive director in November 2016.
His executive role is company secretary and general counsel at Greggs plc, where he is a member of the operating board, reporting to the chief executive.
He is a lawyer by profession and has spent most of his career working in international manufacturing companies across a variety of sectors including medical product and consumer healthcare.
Jonathan’s responsibilities at Greggs include legal and government affairs, risk management and insurances, internal audit, food safety, health and safety, sustainability and pensions’ administration.
He is secretary to the PLC board and its committees, and is responsible for governance and corporate policies, and its efficient and effective administration.
Jonathan has been the chair of the trustees of the Great North Air Ambulance Service since May 2022. This North East and Cumbria charity brings pioneering pre-hospital care to the scene, rescuing hundreds of severely injured or ill patients every year.
Jonathan gained national recognition from his peers in the 2012 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers awards for his contribution to developing the law on VAT on hot food. In his spare time, he is an advisor to the director of Darlington Football Club.
