Hilton boss Steve Cassidy takes chair of UKHospitality

Steve Cassidy, managing director, Hilton UK & Ireland, has taken over as UKHospitality’s chair.

He supersedes  Steve Richards, CEO of Parkdean Resorts, who becomes president. Richards, who succeeds Nick Varney, remains on the board.

The change took place at the body’s  summer conference and AGM on 14 June. 

There have also been a number of changes to the board’s membership. Joining the board are:

• Fiona Eastwood, chief operating officer, Midway and Resort Theme Parks at Merlin Entertainment
• Simon Emeny, chief executive, Fullers
• Steve Holmes, CEO, Azzurri Group
• Dave McDowall, CEO, Stonegate Group
• Rob Pitcher, CEO, Revolution Bars Group
• Martin Robinson, non-exec director, Burger King, Parkdean Resorts and Travelodge
• Catherine Roe, chief executive, Elior

Leaving the board after full terms are: 

• Wendy Bartlett, executive chairman, BM Caterers; 
• Peter Marks, executive chairman, REKOM UK; 
• Calum Ross, proprietor, Loch Melfort Hotel and Restaurant; 
• Nick Varney, former CEO, Merlin Entertainment; and
• Paul Wigham, CEO, All Our Bars.

Pictured: Steve Cassidy

Image credit | UKHospitality