Jeff Wilson has been with AIB International since 2002. He is well experienced in technical, quality, production, and health and safety management and possesses lead auditor qualifications, with a 25-year career in blue-chip food businesses. Mr. Wilson’s product experience covers bakery, beverages, salads, ready-meals, dairy, snack foods, packaging, as well as canned, chilled, and frozen goods.
Mr. Wilson’s work with AIB International began as a food safety auditor and trainer in the EMEA region. He moved into management roles as that region’s operations manager for food safety services, managing food safety auditors, auditing, and training. Mr. Wilson then became the EMEA general manager before assuming his current position in January 2016.
As Global Vice President of Operations, Mr. Wilson manages AIB International’s general managers and their teams in the North America, Latin America, EMEA, APAC, and China regions.
Mr. Wilson received his education at the National College of Food Technology, University of Liverpool, in food technology/engineering and chemistry.
What is your long-term vision for AIB International, and how does your personal business philosophy play into that vision?
My long-term vision is for AIB International to continue growing our global food safety services. My personal business philosophy is to set clear objectives for our operations to facilitate our global journey and provide trusted solutions for our clients to exceed their own food safety goals.
How do you describe your leadership style and personal business philosophy?
My leadership style reflects my personal learning and experiences gained throughout my food safety career. I pride myself in being open, honest, accountable, and, above all, a good listener and enabler. I strive to lead by example, no matter what the situation.
How do you show leadership outside the office?
I am actively involved with business-related organizations such as the RSHT and BPCA. On a personal level, I am currently involved with a local community group for a home neighborhood watch scheme.
What do you do when you are not working?
I enjoy a wide variety of music, both listening and playing. Drumming was a passion of mine, but now strumming the occasional guitar chord is the perfect way to relax. Anything creative that has an artistic element! I enjoy restoration work and the satisfaction of bringing something old back to life and giving it a second chance to live another day. On the exercise side, jogging and walking are the two activities that you can pack into your suitcase!
