Roger Mark WhitesideOBE (born 13 June 1958)[1] is a British businessman, the former chief executive (CEO) of Greggs, the largest bakery chain in the United Kingdom.[2]
He joined Marks & Spencer in 1979, and worked with Sir Richard Greenbury, and helped to set up the Simply Food division. He became head of the food division at Marks & Spencer, with Nigel Robertson[clarify].
He was Chief Executive at Thresher Group from 2004 to 2007. The company was placed into administration in September 2009.
Greggs
He became Chief Executive of Greggs on 4 February 2013.
Whiteside stepped down as Greggs CEO in May 2022.[6] Animal rights charity People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) honoured Whiteside's contribution to vegan foods, including the Greggs Vegan Sausage Roll, by naming a rescued pig in his honour.[7]
Personal life
He lives in Wargrave, in Berkshire. He is married with two children.
He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours for services to Women and Equality.[8]
