Lesley Pekun and Dan Williams join Team Academy as director of operations South and area manager South West, respectively.
Pekun, who has worked in the foodservice industry for over 30 years, joins Team Academy from BaxterStorey, where she held the position of operations director for four years.
She will now be responsible for a portfolio of contracts in the south of England turning over in excess of £12 million and will work across a business mix of 70% education and 30% B&I.
Pekun said: “I am thrilled to be joining a company whose culture and ethos promotes recognition and reward andI valuethe opportunity to make a difference by inspiring people to excel in their roles.
“My aim as director ofoOperations South will be to dovetail with the existing company strategy, whilst at the same time applying my extensive operational and sales experience to deliver agreed business objectives.”
Meanwhile new area manager Dan Williams joins Catering Academy following five years as regional catering manager for the Garden Centre Group. He will be responsible for the operational and financial management of his designated area contracts, driving standards and sales whilst providing regular support for the contract team.