Cocogreen Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Roger Mann as Chief Operating Officer
09 October 2025, Manchester: Cocogreen®, a company in sustainable growing substrates and land transformation for food production on low-quality land announced the appointment of Roger Mann as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
This strategic hire further strengthens Cocogreen’s executive leadership team as the company continues its international expansion and navigates increasingly complex global supply chain operations.
Roger Mann brings more than 35 years of senior leadership experience in the agri-business and food sectors. Most recently, he served as Managing Director (Europe & Africa) at NSF’s Food Division, where he led a team of over 400 colleagues across 10 NSF offices delivering high value “field to fork” services to blue-chip customers in 35+ countries.
His career also includes key leadership roles at Unilever, ForFarmers, Associated British Foods, Anitox and Perstorp with a proven track record in operational excellence, international growth, and building high-performing teams.
As COO, Roger will oversee Cocogreen’s global operations, driving innovation, resilience, and efficiency across its expanding network of production sites, distribution channels, and strategic partners worldwide.
Thomas Ogden, Co-Founder of Cocogreen®, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Roger to Cocogreen’s leadership team. His deep expertise in managing complex supply chains and scaling businesses internationally makes him an invaluable addition at this pivotal stage of our growth. As we continue expanding into new markets while strengthening our existing ones, Roger’s operational leadership will help ensure we remain agile, sustainable, and resilient in serving our customers globally.”
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