Lesaffre UK&I appoints Clare MacLennan

Yeast manufacturer Lesaffre Group has announced the appointment of Clare MacLennan as the new Managing Director of Lesaffre UK & Ireland……

Share this article:

Yeast manufacturer Lesaffre Group has announced the appointment of Clare MacLennan as the new Managing Director of Lesaffre UK & Ireland, effective immediately.

Clare brings with her over 13 years of experience in B2B food industry operations and having previously worked as the Managing Director of consumer operations at the Royal Mint, Clare is an awarded professional with numerous business accolades.

She also brings to the company a strong knowledge from baking and food service companies. She will be responsible for overseeing the strategic development and operations of Lesaffre UK & Ireland and will lead its mission to support the British Isles’ bakeries delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.

“I am truly honoured to join Lesaffre, a renowned leader in the food industry, and am thrilled to be back in the dynamic world of bakery innovation,” said Clare. “Lesaffre’s rich legacy and commitment to excellence resonate deeply with my passion for advancing the boundaries of bakery. I am excited to contribute to the company’s success by harnessing the collective strengths of our business core expertise and leveraging the invaluable experience of our exceptional team. Together, we will cultivate growth, foster innovation, and continue to elevate the art of bakery in ways that captivate and inspire.”

“Clare’s extensive leadership management experience and market expertise is crucial for developing and expanding our operations in the UK and Ireland. We are delighted to have Clare on board, and we look forward to her leadership in providing exceptional customer support and driving our business development goals,” added Vincent Saingier, the Western Europe General Manager for Lesaffre.

“Lesaffre UK & Ireland operations have an exceptionally talented and committed workforce, and with Clare’s energy and leadership, we are confident that we will continue to deliver the excellent levels of service that characterise Lesaffre. We are honoured to have Clare onboard and look forward to her contributions to our continued growth and success,” concluded the Western Europe HR Director Alain Dedeyne.

The Lesaffre UK & Ireland team is excited to welcome Clare and contribute to Lesaffre Group’s core mission of ‘working together to better nourish and protect the planet’.

Read more latest industry news and developments in our free to download magazine.

Never miss a story… Follow us on:
LinkedIn International Bakery
Twitter logo @int_bakery
Facebook @Bakeryint

Media contact

Caitlin Gittins
Editor, International Bakery
Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920
Email: [email protected]

About International Bakery

International Bakery is the leading authority in global bakery content, delivering expert news, in-depth articles, exclusive interviews, and industry insights across print, digital, and event platforms. Published 10 times a year, the magazine is a trusted resource for professionals seeking updates and analysis on the latest developments in the bakery sector.

To submit an article, or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact our team below.

Joseph Clarke Picture

Joseph Clarke

Senior Editor

Steve Blakebrough Picture

Steve Blakebrough

Sales Manager

Afua Akoto Picture

Afua Akoto

Marketing Manager

Related News

GEA Pack Expo

Pack Expo Exhibitor – GEA Bakery

GEA Bakery offers engineering precision, driving Innovation and helping manufacturers achieve greater flexibility, consistency and efficiency across modern bakery production.
GEA From the Expert

Rethinking innovation in industrial baking

Fabio Del Prete, Senior Vice President at GEA Bakery outlines how technology, data and collaboration are helping bakery manufacturers balance efficiency, flexibility and product quality.
St Pierre 4 Mediterranean Herb

St. Pierre Targets Lunchtime

St Pierre, one of the UK’s leading premium bakery brands, is expanding into lunchtime occasions with the launch of Soft Pretzel Rolls and Mediterranean Herb Brioche Rolls.
FRITSCH 100

Fritsch – Celebrating 100 Years!

In the world of bakery technology, the name FRITSCH has been synonymous with German engineering and dough processing for 100 years.  
Lovingly Artisan

Lovingly Artisan re-launches baking club

Lovingly Artisan, the multi-award-winning bakery duo based in Manchester and Cumbria, is delighted to announce the re-launch of its much-loved virtual Baking Club, a free, welcoming home for bread lovers of every level, hosted on Facebook.
Food Centre Buhler

Where food ideas take shape

Bühler’s Consumer Foods Application Centers provide an environment where manufacturers can explore these relationships, produce samples and prepare for industrial production without interrupting their own manufacturing operations. 
RAPS Fi Europe

RAPS combines taste with functionality

RAPS will showcase its ingredient expertise, expanded extraction capabilities and savoury solutions at Food Ingredients Europe 2026 in Frankfurt from 17–19 November.
Chicory Root

Prebiotic fibres from chicory root 

BENEO highlights how its Orafti® β-Fit and chicory root fibre solutions can help manufacturers respond to growing demand for gut health, satiety, heart health, fibre enrichment and sugar reduction. 
autumn trends

British Bakels reveals winter flavours

Dan Jones, Marketing Manager at British Bakels, says: “Familiarity is a powerful driver in sweet bakery, but familiar doesn’t have to mean predictable. What we’re seeing for autumn and winter is established flavours being given new relevance through different pairings, formats and finishes.
Wonderbrands

Wonderbrands develops air-fryer bakery format

onderbrands has launched a fresh bakery product in Canada developed specifically for preparation in an air fryer, reflecting the growing influence of domestic cooking appliances on bakery product development.
Scroll to Top