In her new role, Robertson has joined the UK leadership team with responsibility for developing and directing strategy, business development as well as growth across the education and healthcare divisions.
Commenting on her new role, she said: “It is wonderful to work for a company that takes such pride in the services it provides for its clients and customers but also values its people and strives to create a diverse and inclusive workforce.”
Elior operates catering contracts across the B&I, health & care home, defence, education, stadia and heritage sectors. Elior UK’s board consists of nine members of which six are female including the chief executive Catherine Roe.
Roe added: “[Robertson] has extensive strategic and tactical experience across diverse business segments in both the private and public sector and has successfully developed our business and industry business over the last four years.
“We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and I am proud that we have such strong female representation on our board. Like her fellow executive team members, Robertson is committed to championing diversity and the development of all those who are part of her team.”