Leann joins the company from Marks & Spencer Plc, where she spent three and a half years in various roles including head of hospitality operations in Ireland, ending in her most recent role as head of bakery operations for their in-store hospitality department, managing 530 units across the UK and Ireland. Prior to this she was the Ireland manager for Compass Group.
Leann said: “I’m really looking forward to the challenge of this new role with the Mount Charles Group.
“It’s a homegrown, local company that prides itself on offering a personal, tailored service and that’s something that really appealed to me, as it’s unique in a marketplace crowded with large multinational firms.
“In my role as group director of catering I’ll be leading business development, strategic planning, and team management across the division, but ultimately my goal is to further grow the catering division and improve our offering for clients.”
Her new position, which is an integral part of the Mount Charles senior team, will include responsibility for the company’s extensive portfolio of catering, beverage and vending operations, which includes the Moy Park Group, Belfast International Airport and Ulster Rugby, as well as a number of high street cafes and restaurants.