About
Environmental and utilities consultancy with over 25 years experience in the Agri-Food industry.
Experience
Denver Willis
Founder & Principal Consultant
With over 25 years of hands-on experience in environmental management and operational excellence within the agri-food industry, I founded Denver Willis Consulting to help businesses navigate the complex landscape of sustainability, compliance, and efficiency.
My career has spanned senior leadership roles across food manufacturing, giving me first-hand understanding of the challenges businesses face—from regulatory pressures to operational inefficiencies. This practical experience means I don't just advise; I understand your reality.
I believe in straightforward, honest advice. When I work with a client, I tell them what they need to hear, not just what they want to hear. That approach has built lasting relationships with clients.
A Different Kind of Consultancy
We don’t produce reports that gather dust on shelves—we deliver solutions that work in the real world of operational businesses.
Understanding First
We take time to understand your operations, challenges, and objectives before proposing solutions. Every business is different.
Practical Solutions
Every recommendation we make is achievable within your resources and capabilities. No ivory tower thinking here.
Hands-On Support
We don’t just advise—we roll up our sleeves and help you implement changes. We’re partners, not distant consultants.
Knowledge Transfer
We build capability within your team so you’re not dependent on consultants long-term. Your success is our success.
Experience You Can Trust
Our background includes senior roles in the food industry, giving us genuine understanding of operational realities. We’ve seen most challenges before and know what works—and what doesn’t.
- Senior leadership experience in food manufacturing
- Deep understanding of regulatory requirements across UK & Ireland
- Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements
- Long-term client relationships built on trust and results
Industry expertise
Meat Processing
Abattoirs and meat products
Food & Beverage
Processing, manufacturing, and distribution
Agri Businesses
Farm operations and agricultural enterprises
Dairy
Milk processing and dairy products
Waste Processing
Waste management and recycling facilities
Engineering
Industrial and environmental engineering
What our clients say
Denver continues to bring clarity at a time when our organisation needs it. His ability to quickly understand our challenges, ask the right questions, and provide honest, practical advice made a measurable difference. He helped us align our leadership team around a clear strategy and delivered insights we could act on. Denver is knowledgeable, calm and professional — exactly the kind of advisor you want beside you.
As a growing food manufacturer, we needed clear guidance on reporting requirements and achieving certification against a recognised manufacturing standard. Denver quickly understood our business, cut through the complexity, and provided practical, honest advice that gave us confidence in our approach. His support has been instrumental in helping us implement robust systems, improve data handling, and successfully work towards certification. What we value most is the ongoing relationship — Denver continues to support us on a monthly basis, providing clarity, challenge, and reassurance as we grow. He is knowledgeable, approachable, and trusted by our team.
Denver is helping us transform the way we operate. He identified inefficiencies, improved our processes, and led the project with a steady, solutions-focused approach. What stands out most is his integrity — always telling us what is needed to be heard, even when it's hard to hear, and he does it with empathy. Thanks to his work, we've improved operational performance, reduced costs, and strengthened collaboration across teams.
Working with Denver has been a genuine partnership and we are now in our fifth year of working together. He takes the time to understand the business, builds trust, grounded perspective to every discussion. His mix of operational knowledge, data insight and honest advice has helped us make better decisions and deliver improvements that stick. Denver doesn't just deliver a piece of work — he strengthens the organisation around him.
Ready to optimise your operations?
Let's discuss how we can help your business achieve its environmental and operational goals.