Ali Hannaford
Managing Director

I started Paramount in 1988 and I'm totally committed to the company. I've already seen it grown from a small shellfish packer to a leading manufacturer of quality seafood products - and I have great plans for the future. I have a very supportive husband Reg and two sons Josh and Jake. The whole family lives in a converted barn near Totnes and we all enjoy good food, cycling, walking, ski-ing and travel.

Jon Phillips
Finance Director

I have been with Paramount since December 2001 when I joined the company to help commission a 'new' computing system. I did such a good job I was asked to stay! Since then I have been involved in many different apsects of the business. I am married and live in Paignton. We spend most of our spare time entertaining our two children.

Steve Lamont
Production Director

I've been with Paramount since 2000, having previously worked for Fisher Foods. My strength is in people management and a "yes we can " attitude. Out of work I'm a family man, spending time with my wife Cheryl and our two daughters Sara & Amy and a Chocolate Labrador called Murphy. To relax? That's easy! Good food, good company and good wine - lots of it!

Sue Cullum
National Account Manager

I have over 15 years experience in the foodservice industry and moved to Paramount in December 1999.  I am out and about all the time, liasing with wholesalers up and down the country.  Luckily I love travelling but do look forward to going home again - especially to see my three cats who are always pleased to see me!

Debs Smith
National Account Manager

Orignally from Nailsworth in Gloucestershire, I moved to Devon at the start of 2008 and was lucky enough to have been accepted into the Paramount fold.  Although I already feel like I have always been here, prior to Paramount I spent 17 years in various sales roles both in and out of the foodservice industry with my most recent position being the Regional Sales Manager for a food wholesale company.  When I'm not lost in the fun world of fishcakes or relaxing with a good bottle of wine, I love exploring our gorgeous coastline with my partner,  Case and our cheeky cocker spaniel, Alfie. 

Julie Yeo
Sales Administration Manager

I joined Paramount in July 1999 when I was made redundant from the AA after 11 years.  It was really scary starting afresh but I soon settled in and feel like I have been here forever.  I'm married to Martin and we have a son called Connor.  Our spare time is spent watching him play rugby - usually in the rain!

Emma Willis
Technical Manager

I graduated in Environmental Science and then started in the food industry 1998 in a dessert factory. I then moved onto the sandwich industry for 4 years, mostly auditing suppliers and doing some serious air miles before starting with Paramount in 2005, 8 weeks before the BRC audit - thrown in at the deep end!

Mauro Sardu
Development Chef

Ciao! I am from the Italian island of Sardinia, although I have been in the UK since 1977. I worked in some of the best restaurants in Plymouth for 10 years until I joined Paramount in April 1998. I live with my wife Caroline and two children, Natasha and Matteo. I have a lot of interests and hobbies, including scuba diving - but cooking is my main passion!

Brennan Green
Non-Executive Technical Director

I'm a graduate in Food Technology and my career has included Heinz, Marks & Spencer, Rahbek Foods and BJG Associates, a consultancy advising the industry on food safety, processing & design. I'm married to Linda and have three children - Simon, David and Jack. I used to play hockey, but a bad knee has put paid to that, so I have taken up game fishing and golf!