He will oversee Bennett Hay’s hospitality experiences across a portfolio of clients comprising notable corporate workspaces, estates and landmark destinations. Coates will oversee Bennett Hay’s 35 contracts, at which 180 staff provide catering with a focus on delivering exceptional service levels and food and drink for clients.
Speaking about the appointment, he commented: “I’m delighted to be on board with Bennett Hay who I’ve watch grow into one of the key players in hospitality over the last decade. It’s great to be working for a progressive organisation who places as much value on their people as they do on their clients and contracts. The workplace is back, it’s different and it’s time to address an exciting new era.”
Coates has significant experience in the workplace sector having previously worked for Restaurant Associates, Vacherin and CH&CO. He joins Bennett Hay at a time when the company is promoting and recruiting new team members to support a return in confidence and maturation of hybrid working.
Anthony Bennett, one of Bennett Hay’s founders, added: “Leo is a huge asset who brings significant experience, a mindset for innovation and genuine care for his team. Creativity, caring for and letting people shine are key watchwords for Bennett Hay, hence Leo is the perfect fit to lead our operations division.”