We have just heard the very sad news of Jim’s passing. Such a gentle man, hugely loyal and supportive.
A great colleague. Sending our sincere condolences.
Pauline & Tony Pearce. ( BEW )
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Dear Jim,
We had such an amazing time running the ice-cream category together for five years out of Rome. We laughed at times cried but always had an amazing passion for our teams and the business. These were the golden years of Unilever Ice Cream where we expanded our premium brands over the globe to great commercial success. You led the Colworth team with passion and drove new science in the business. Like the antarctic fish proteins that make our products more stable. Or the way too complex cold roller technology. Jim it feels weird that just as you are leaving us I will be back in ice-cream, would have loved to share the stories with you. I suppose our fishing trip will have to wait till I join you... Yours Peter
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Peter ter Kulve Unilever London
Condolences from all at Unilever. We are very sad and shocked to her of Jim's passing. He was a titan of our company, the heart of our ice cream business, the most respected scientist and the father of Colworth.
Myself and Peter ter Kulve will attend tomorrow.
Andrew Sztehlo (Unilever Ice cream Chief R&D Officer and Colworth site leader) and Peter ter Kulve (Unilever ice cream President).
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Very saddened to hear about the unexpected passing of Jim Crilly. Jim was a great leader of Unilever Ice Cream R&D full of ideas, joy and fun and with a constant smile on his face. I greatly enjoyed my time working with Jim and will always treasure those memories. Sincere condolences to Jim' family at this sad time.
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Nigel and Jayne Lindner
To Elizabeth & Family,
Our deepest sympathy & condolences to you all and we can’t begin to understand the shock and pain you must be feeling.
Jim was an amazing man and I consider it a privilege to have known him for so long as a colleague but more importantly as a friend. I will miss him.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Jeff & Fiona Underdown
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Jeff and Fiona Underdown
Very sad to hear about the passing of Jim Crilly. As scientists we debated the physics of interfaces, we worked together on developing new ice cream technologies and as a leader he supported me. Most importantly, he was a good friend to me and many others and will be sadly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth and the family at this sad time.
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Iain Campbell
So sorry to hear the sad news of Jim's passing. We are greatly indebted to him for many things during our years at Colworth and will always remember him for his jollity, his camaraderie and his special way of always finding the time to engage at whatever level. We will always remember him as a very special person. Our thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Maria & Alan Patrick