
Staff
Meet UK Flour Millers
team
Please find listed below details of the UK Flour Millers staff, with information about their roles and areas of responsibility. If you have any questions or queries please direct them to the relevant department.

Alistair Gale
Chief Executive
Alistair leads the work of the association, representing the UK flour milling industry, and supporting members across a range of areas. With a background in manufacturing and transport operations, Alistair joined UK Flour Millers from the Port of London Authority in May 2023.

Alexander Waugh
Outgoing Director
Alex has led UK Flour Millers since 2000 and is stepping down from the organisation during 2023. Alex is also involved with other representative organisations, including the UK Rice Association and European Flour Millers.

Alex Costigliola
Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs Manager
@AlexC22
Alex heads up our trade policy department and is responsible for overseeing technical and regulatory issues affecting the supply chain. She also works with government on legislation such as the Bread and Flour Regulations and participates in government-led fora representing the sector's views. Alex sits on the Diet and Health Research Industry Club steering committee, on the European Flour Millers' technical committee and deals with nutritional issues such as whole grain, folic acid and nutrition labelling.

Joe Brennan
Technical Manager
@Joe_UKMillers
Joe has a senior role with specific focus on environmental issues, industry statistics, research and development, food safety and market analysis. He also sits on the panel that tests and reviews new wheat varieties.

Steve Faerber
Training Manager
Steve oversees our training activities, including our global flour milling distance learning programme, Virtual Mill, and Diploma scheme.

Sophie Young
Administration Manager
Sophie is responsible for building and facilities management, event organisation, meeting room enquiries and bookings as well as overseeing industry development training events.

Clayton Freedland
Financial Controller & Company Secretary
Clayton is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting activities of the Association, maintaining records and preparing financial projections.

Vanessa Freedland
Accounts Assistant
Vanessa is responsible for accounts receivable and payable duties along with account reconciliation.

Joanne John
Receptionist & Administration Support
Joanne is responsible for providing administrative support within the company. Answering and directing phone calls, greeting clients, and maintaining the contacts database and filing systems as well as managing office supply needs.

Sally Anne Smikle
House Keeper
Sally Anne and Ray are a couple and their role as housekeepers involves living on site and providing house management, reception duties and facilities support.

Ray Smikle
House Keeper
Sally Anne and Ray are a couple and their role as housekeepers involves living on site and providing house management, reception duties and facilities support.