New Flexeserve Directors to lead industry’s engineering and technological advancements

As the global leader in hot food-to-go, Flexeserve is continuing to invest in the future of its business, as well as the industry as a whole, for further success.

Its latest appointments – Jon White, Director of Mechanical Engineering and Dan Vallance, Director of Digital and Technology – join the team in new and exciting roles for Flexeserve. Both will utilize their vast experience to oversee future innovations and carry on the legacy of Technical Director, Mick Steele, as he retires at the end of 2025.

Combining exciting engineering and state-of-the-art technology

Jon White and Dan Vallance arrive at Flexeserve having built impressive skillsets, with over 45 years of combined engineering, technology and high-level management experience.

Jon has a proven ability to combine mechanical and electrical design with advanced, electronic control systems. Meanwhile, Dan has shown a distinct aptitude for testing, enhancing and implementing digital functionality and telemetry across a variety of applications. Together, they are building a process that will see theory and plans become the next generation of Flexeserve’s innovative products.

“It’s always been my goal to create new products that make a difference to people’s everyday lives,” Jon began. “I’m excited to join Flexeserve and work alongside Dan to aid our mission of advancing the foodservice industry.”

“Improving quality, convenience and efficiency is our combined goal at Flexeserve,” Dan added. “Jon and I are excited to continue the already-impressive work that has been achieved, whilst offering new and fresh ideas and execution.”

A history of pioneering foodservice products

Dan and Jon’s respective history within the foodservice industry has made them ideal candidates for their newly created roles at Flexeserve.

Previously working for global beverage brands in research and development, Dan Vallance has developed significant improvements to electrical systems, addressing their potential capabilities and connectivity – including how they communicate with each other. This is immensely important for Flexeserve as they delve deeper into new digital services for their customers.

Prior to joining Flexeserve, Jon White has already delivered on several successful innovations. In particular, his work developing a range of high-performance speed ovens reflects the deep understanding needed to meet the manufacturing standards of Flexeserve’s industry-leading products.

With both having been accustomed to developing new products for multi-national brands, Dan and Jon’s arrival at Flexeserve ensures its key, globally significant customers remain at the centre of the foodservice industry’s latest advancements.

Limitless technology for superior products

Patented and completely unique, the 3D convection technology found in all Flexeserve hot-holding products enables unmatched food quality, variety and display times. However, the addition of Dan and Jon to the team now means new possibilities have opened for the potential of this technological innovation.

These possibilities are supported by Flexeserve’s investment in its research and testing processes. The new directors’ influence on product innovation will see them using facilities such as their unique Environmental Test Chamber to create new scenarios and observe airflow effects on food.

The Chamber is just one of the methods utilized by Flexeserve to capture valuable data, which can then be analysed and used to inform future groundbreaking products and development for the benefit of their customers.

“The testing capabilities Flexeserve can reach are staggering,” Dan explained. “It’s clear now why they are seen as the pioneers in hot food-to-go and are producing so many industry-defining products.”

Whilst products are just one element of this broad package of expertise Flexeserve offers, they are the foundation of their continued progression and success.

Jon concluded, “Ultimately, any great innovation should be so well made that it becomes an everyday product anyone can use – and that’s what we’ll continue to create at Flexeserve.”

Proudly manufacturing locally for a global market

Dan and Jon’s presence at Flexeserve – a key innovator in global foodservice, strengthens the delivery of modern and advanced products globally, whilst upholding distinctly British manufacturing standards.

Based in Leicestershire, UK, Flexeserve’s state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facility unlocks a range of processes for unbeatable reliability, innovation and support. This is bolstered by ISO certifications that have been awarded in recognition of industry-leading health and safety, quality and environmental standards.

“Our commitment to excellence is second-to-none and underpins everything we do at Flexeserve,” Jamie Joyce, Global CEO of Flexeserve, said. “Every product is manufactured to be highly durable and reliable – acting as a long-lasting and profitable investment for our customers.”

With Dan Vallance and Jon White leading on new engineering and digital developments, this opens opportunities to elevate these areas of Flexeserve’s manufacturing even further. Advancements in sustainable practices, testing procedures, sourcing of local, high-quality materials and more, can all contribute to a prosperous future for the entire industry.

“We have achieved our status as the leaders in hot-holding, redefining food-to-go for all kinds of global businesses, largely due to Technical Director, Mick Steele’s incredible vision,” Jamie continued. “As we move into a new era for Flexeserve, the expanded and combined expertise of Jon, Dan and their teams will not only drive this vision further but grow the business in distinct and innovative areas.”

Discover how you can revolutionize your food-to-go by contacting Flexeserve today.