Meet Our Team
Ian Hillman
Group Chief Operating Officer
Ian joined Coral Products following the acquisition of Film & Foil Solutions Ltd in May 2022 where he was CEO. Since joining the group, Ian has served as Managing Director of the ‘Flexibles Division’ of Coral Products before being appointed Group COO in October 2024. Prior to joining Coral Products, Ian has spent much of his career in the paper and plastic manufacturing industries holding senior leadership and strategic directorships in large, global organisations in the UK and North America, including St Regis Paper (part of DS Smith PLC) and Mead Westvaco Corporation.
Sharon Tinsley
Sharon Tinsley, FCMA, Finance Director & Company Secretary
Sharon was appointed in February 2017. She joined Coral Products as Group Financial Controller in December 2016. She has over 20 years of experience. She previously acted as Financial Controller of James Dewhurst Limited, prior to this she held accounting positions at Pets Choice Limited, Thames Water, Scott Health and Safety Limited and Uniqema Limited. Sharon is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Management Accountants.
Paul Freud
Corporate Development Director
Paul was appointed in July 2015. He is responsible for directing the business development activities and driving new sales growth by seeking market opportunities or acquisitions. Paul has over 20 years of management and leadership experience in the manufacturing industry. He is also the Chairman of Tatra Rotalac Limited, responsible for developing new and innovative product ranges for blue chip companies, including solutions for fibre optic broadband installations and rail infrastructure.
Joe Grimmond
Non Executive Chairman
Joe was appointed in March 2011. He was appointed as non-executive Chairman at the GM in 2011. He has fulfilled the role of Executive Chairman on numerous occasions throughout his time with Coral Products PLC. Mr Grimmond is a Fellow of the Association of Accounting Technicians.
David Low
Senior Non Executive Director
David was appointed on 4 September 2015. He has over 30 years of experience in investment management and management consultancy. He is a shareholder in several private companies involved in asset trading platforms, sports and leisure, theatrical production and vinyl pressing.
Steve Barber
Non Executive Director
Steve was appointed on 18 March 2021. He brings with him a wealth of experience having worked in the packaging industry for more than 30 years. In 2003 he co-founded Interpack Limited, and was a director until its disposal in March 2021. Steve was educated to degree level in polymers and rubber technology.
The primary duty of the Directors is to act in the best interests of the company at all times. The Board also addresses issues relating to internal control and Coral’s approach to risk management.
Remuneration committee: Joe Grimmond (Chairman) and David Low.
Responsible for the salary and bonus scheme for directors. For further information click here.
Audit Committee: David Low (Chairman) and Sharon Tinsley.
Responsible for the annual audit. For further information click here.
Contact: chairman@coralproducts.com
