Karakuri raids Kraft Heinz for Kevin Garry appointment
Food robotics company, Karakuri, has announced the appointment of Kevin Garry as its new Director of Global Business Development.
Garry will be pivotal to the firm’s focus on the global QSR market through the development of commercial partnerships for its latest range of kitchen robotics innovation.
He previously held the role of UK Channel Lead for QSR and Leisure at Kraft Heinz, as well as foodservice roles with Kerry Group and McDonalds UK.
Barney Wragg, CEO and Co-founder of Karakuri, says: “We have ambitious plans for Karakuri and our new/FRYR automated fry line.”
“Kevin will play a pivotal role in building bridges between our tech team and our QSR and fast casual restaurant partners to deliver real change to commercial kitchens through automation.”
“Our mission is to deliver the future of foodservice - built around people, innovative technology and great food.”
“Kevin’s understanding of the QSR market is invaluable to our business as it will feed into our development of intelligent robotic systems that can deliver superior quality food, exceptional customer service and cost savings to the industry.”
Garry comments: “We have the rare opportunity to change the face of foodservice operations, putting tech and automation at the very centre of the kitchen.”
“To make this happen, innovative, forward thinking players from the tech and foodservice worlds need to work hand in hand. This is why I am so excited to be working with Karakuri and to nurture these relationships, to truly make the future a reality.”
