Hermenault first joined the independent caterer as operations manager in 2022, having previously worked for Elior and BaxterStorey. He is now responsible for leading the operational side of the company’s portfolio of primary, secondary and independent school contracts, as well as business & industry and retail contracts.
Commenting on his appointment, Hermenault said: “Accent’s food ethos and emphasis on people are what drew me to join this business in the first place, so it is wonderful to have this opportunity to build on the special partnerships we already hold with clients and our teams. I am also eager to support people in the business to reach their full potential in their careers and lives as we have some fantastic talent.”
As culinary director Crowe is responsible for leading the company’s culinary standards and innovative approach, encompassing frameworks for recipe and menu development as well as sustainability and nutrition across Accent’s growing portfolio of education and business & industry contracts.
Crowe has over 25 years of experience working in in many different sectors of the industry. Before joining Accent Catering, he worked as strategic development chef with Elior for the past sixteen years.
Ian Crabtree, managing director of Accent Catering, added: “Our focus on food and people remain at the heart of what we do. These values were clearly at the centre of Pierre and Mark’s thinking too and will ensure we remain a leading player in the markets we operate.
“Coupled with our focus on a nutritionally balanced food offer, we are constantly looking at ways to inspire our customers to make healthier choices by connecting them to real food, locally sourced and cooked from fresh. Pierre and Mark’s passion and enthusiasm will ensure we continue to develop and innovate at a market leading pace.”