said the facility had "poor customer service, slow processing, high operating costs, unskilled staff, product damage and poor adherence to legal requirements".Mr Davis is a qualified chartered accountant with a degree in biology and chemistry and previously worked for Cola-Cola as country general manager in Switzerland, Bulgaria and Belarus.
Ms Barber said he brought "a lifetime of experience and knowledge to the business at a crucial time" and she was "confident he can help ensure the long-term viability of this strategic asset". "A functioning meat plant performs a pivotal role at the centre of Manx agriculture and the island's strategic food security policy. I am confident we have found the right person for the job," she said.