Martin Holmes

Martin led Creed Foodservice through the complex integration of Total Foodservice following its acquisition by Kitwave. His empathetic leadership during this transformation reduced absence from 1.94% to 1.57% and improved employee turnover from 1.97% to 1.42%. In 2025, Martin oversaw 6,066 hours of employee training—50% above target. He also maintained an impressive mean gender pay gap of -5.12% in a male-dominated industry. By securing board agreement for transparent merger communication a year in advance, he built unprecedented trust with employees and helped Creed maintain its status as a "Top 100 Company to Work For."