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SSP Group appoints Patrick Coveney as CEO

Written by: Facilitate Team
Published on: 26 Nov 2021
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Patrick Coveney [square]Travel caterer SSP Group has appointed Patrick Coveney to the role of group CEO. He takes over from Simon Smith and will start in the role from March 31 2022. 

Jonathan Davies, as deputy CEO and CFO, will lead the group executive committee and oversee day-to-day business until Coveney arrives.

Coveney joins SSP from convenience foods producer Greencore Group, where he has been group chief executive officer since 2008, following over two years as chief financial officer. 

At Greencore, Coveney delivered a strong track record of growth, combining organic and strategic expansion, forging long-term partnerships with Greencore’s customers across the UK, US and Europe. 

SSP chair Mike Clasper said: “Patrick is a strong and strategic leader, combining this with proven financial and operational experience in some of the most competitive categories in the food sector. His customer and colleague focus make him ideally placed to lead SSP to future success.”

Image credit | SSP Group