Kathryn Turner

Kathryn Turner is the Director of Product Development at Marks and Spencer (M&S) Food, a position she has held since December 2022.12 She is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the food industry, having worked in product development at M&S for over 27 years.12

Career Highlights

Previous Roles::

• Head of Product at M&S for six years before her promotion to Director1
• Joined M&S in 1995 after working at Mars in sales and category development2

Achievements::

• Widely credited with delivering some of M&S's best-known product lines1
• Responsible for creating Christmas food and gifting products, including the popular 'light up' range1
• Instrumental in transforming various product categories at M&S2

Expertise and Responsibilities

Kathryn Turner is known for her:

• Exceptional insights into lifestyle and food trends2
• Passion for creativity and quality in product development2
• Focus on both ambient and fresh food categories2
• Commitment to maintaining M&S's reputation for quality while driving innovation2

In her role, she oversees the development of over 1,200 new products annually and the improvement of recipes for over 1,000 existing products each year.3

Professional Background

Turner has a wealth of experience in the food industry, having worked with other notable British brands such as Mars and the BBC before her long tenure at M&S.3 Her LinkedIn profile indicates that she has over 25 years of experience in the food industry and is based in the United Kingdom.4