Leadership
Our team is led by a strong executive team with decades
of experience in the food industry.
Manish Mandavia
Chief Executive Officer
Manish is a graduate of King’s College London and has extensive experience as a Financial Director across various companies, including a decade at Donatantonio Limited. Following the acquisition and rebranding to Lupa Foods, Manish took on the role of COO, eventually becoming CEO in 2023, where he now oversees the company’s strategic direction.
Ben Pearce
Procurement Director
Ben graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2000. With 8 years of experience at Bar Foods as a Purchasing Manager and Head of Purchasing, followed by a role at Billington Food Service, Ben joined Lupa Foods in 2020. He brings a wealth of expertise in procurement and supply chain management to the team.
Claire Lindsay
Technical Director
Claire holds a BSc in Food Science from the University of Leeds. She has extensive experience as a Technical Manager and Director, including 8 years at Tesco and 3 at Slimfast UK. Since joining Lupa Foods in 2018, Claire has been instrumental in overseeing product quality and regulatory compliance.
Rory Dyson
Sales Director
Rory graduated with a BSc Medical Science Degree from UCL. A passionate chef and foodie at heart, Rory leads our sales team and helps shape our growth strategies. He joined Lupa Foods in April 2024 as Sales Director after seven years at the Belazu Ingredient Company, where he played a key role in expanding their market share.
Anish Joshi
Finance Director
Anish holds a degree in Accounting and Banking from London Metropolitan University. He joined Lupa Foods in June 2021 as Financial Controller and became Finance Director in October 2024. Anish’s experience across multiple industries in financial planning, analysis, and governance supports Lupa Foods’ strategic financial goals.
Geia Food Group
Lupa Foods is a privately owned limited company and part of the Geia Food Group, a leading international food business with an annual turnover of more than £350 million. Being part of a larger group strengthens our ability to deliver value to our partners. We are better positioned to grow, innovate, and support you with quality, reliability, and expertise.
Enhanced Economies of Scale: Greater purchasing power enables us to provide improved value and competitive pricing.
Access to a Diverse Supplier Network: Geia Food’s extensive portfolio broadens our product range, offering more innovative ingredients and solutions.
Global Expertise with a Local Focus: Geia Food’s international reach complements our deep understanding of the UK market, ensuring we meet customer needs effectively.
Commitment to Sustainability: Shared alignment on sustainable practices ensures our business meets evolving environmental standards and global goals.
Who we serve
For over 120 years, Lupa Foods has been a trusted partner to food manufacturers, recipe box companies, and key players in the UK food industry.
