Somerdale International has announced the appointment of Di Henderson as its new General Manager. She joins the business having spent the last 15 years in Sydney, Australia working with Mayers Fine Food, Somerdale’s Australian distributor.
In her new role, Henderson will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring that strategic goals are achieved and that the business continues to deliver financially, commercially and operationally. She will also act as a link between Somerdale and its parent company Barbers, the renowned Somerset Farmhouse Cheesemaker, that acquired the business in 2023.
Henderson joins at an exciting time of growth and development for the business based in Wellington, Somerset. Having enjoyed a strong 2025 from a trading perspective, the company’s plans for 2026 are already well advanced with a range of taste bud tantalising NPD launches in the pipeline. While, the installation of new, state-of-the-art, refrigerated warehousing, currently underway, will significantly increase the capacity and capabilities of its main distribution hub.
Said Henderson on her appointment: “I’m thrilled to be joining Somerdale at such as exciting time in its growth and development. In my new role I’m looking forward to continuing the Somerdale success story by blending my love for people, strategy and of course great tasting cheese!”.
The Somerdale team will present a range of the finest British & Irish cheese at this year’s Anuga, taking place in Cologne from 4-8 October 2025. For more visit stand #G010a in the dairy hall or at Somerdale.com
