Darvill was formerly the company’s sales director, a role she held for two years. Before that she had held roles at Britvic and Molson Coors Brewing.
Puratos says that in her new position, Darvill will be responsible for implementing the company’s vision and strategy in the UK and to develop the business in line with its long term strategy and in response to the evolving global bakery market.
Darvill said: “Puratos’ knowledge, passion and insight has seen our customers come to rely on us for world class innovation and products and I look forward to building on this further.
“By creating and developing products which combine taste, health and convenience and respond to the every changing consumer climate, we will continue to fuel the excitement of consumers and success of our customers.”