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People on the Move in Hospitality: January 2012

By Luke Nicholls, 20-Jan-2012

Related topics: Business, People, Restaurants, Hotels, Pubs & Bars

BigHospitality rounds up the latest appointments in the hospitality industry. This month sees key appointments at hotels, restaurants and pubs including The Roof Gardens, Morrison Bowmore, Hilton and Starwood.

Dartmoor Brewery has appointed Kevin Georgel, the Admiral Taverns director, to its board, while Morrison Bowmore Distillers has announced the appointment of Rachel Barrie to the newly-created position of master blender.

Hilton London Heathrow Airport has appointed Christopher Jefferson as its new executive chef, while Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Sundip Bedi as Senior Marketing Manager for its England and Ireland properties.

The Roof Gardens in Kensington has appointed Sam Wilson into the position of General Manager and independent specialty brewer Innis & Gunn has recruited David Cockburn as chief financial officer.

Bulgari Hotel & Residences London has appointed Robbie Pepin as head chef of Il Ristorante. While Hannah Bass has joined Hakkasan as director of operations UK.

CBRE Hotels EMEA has announced the appointment of Felicity Black-Roberts to the role of Senior Director to the hotel Brokerage team based in the London headquarters.

Do you have an exciting new job in the hospitality industry? Or perhaps you have hired a new employee for a key position in your company? If you would like to be featured in this section, please email info@BigHospitality.com .

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