Mark Reynolds, executive head chef of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, has been appointed to the position of vice chairman.
Andrew Green, chief executive of the Guild, said: “Matt has part of the committee team for some 20 years now, so he is well versed with how we operate. I’m confident he will not be afraid to move us even further forward and make those all-important tough decisions. No doubt he will have his own ideas, but at the same time he has always been a great listener and always takes on board what others say.
“To be partnered with Mark Reynolds as vice chair is a great match. Mark’s depth of knowledge and professional approach is a great asset. All in all, exciting times ahead.”
Owens takes over the role from Andrew Bennett MBE, who stepped down in November 2020 due to ill health.
Chairman of the Craft Guild of Chefs, Owens commented: “It was an absolute pleasure to have worked alongside Andrew Bennett as vice chair for 18 months and I really hope I can continue all of the hard work and dedication he put into the Guild.
“It’s going to be a very hard act to follow. I am thrilled to have Mark Reynolds by my side as vice chairman and along with the rest of the committee, we have a great team.”
A brand-new strapline and mission statement have been created, and Owens has added four new positions to the committee management team across wellness, youth, social media and member benefits, in order to support the growing needs of the organisation.
The new mission statement is: ‘The Craft Guild of Chefs is dedicated to excellence throughout the catering industry, providing culinary support to our members and business partners, making a difference in the most efficient way. Our purpose is to drive knowledge and innovation to make us world leaders.’
The AGM was held virtually for the first time on Sunday 11 April 2021.