Langholm Capital has appointed Steven Esom to the position of operating partner. 

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Esom joins the investment fund having previously served as executive director of food for Marks and Spencer. Prior to that he was managing director at Waitrose.


Langholm said that in his role as an operating partner Esom will draw upon his “extensive industry experience” to provide support to the company’s portfolio businesses and will work with the appropriate investment teams in appraising potential investment opportunities.


Langholm specialises in investing in mid-sized FMCG companies and its portfolio includes Dorset Cereals and Tyrrells Potato Chips.


Esom will also join the Tyrrells board as a non-executive director. 

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Commenting on his appointment, Esom said: “I have great respect for Langholm’s track record and clear focus on high growth consumer businesses, and believe that I can add real value to their portfolio of investments. In particular, I look forward to working closely with management teams as they grow their underlying businesses.”