The evening took place last week at The Crystal, Siemens’ landmark ‘urban sustainability’ building in London’s Royal Victoria Dock.
Ruston said: “I've really enjoyed my two years of being chair, and although it can be a challenging role, it is extremely rewarding and we've run some fantastic events. I couldn't have done it without the help of my wing-woman, deputy chair Jeni Edwards, and I'm delighted to be handing over to such capable hands. Welcome also to Paul Hurren, managing director of Lusso, who now takes the position of deputy chair.”
Stepping up to accept the role, Edwards said: "I am thrilled to be taking on the chairmanship role at ACE for the next two years and am looking forward to working with Paul Hurren as deputy chair and the committee to drive the organisation forward.
“I joined the ACE Council in 2007 and have always been very pro-active in organising and supporting all the annual events. My first key role was to organise the first summer party on HMS Belfast. It was a huge success and set the standard for future summer events at London Zoo and then at the BMA, where we also introduced The Dragon's Den competition, which ran successfully for two years. The ACE Sustains competition replaces that now and shows how we will continue to focus on issues that are important to the catering and hospitality sector, engaging and encouraging people at all levels to share best practice and inspire change.
“Ours is a fun, friendly and highly competitive industry and our aim is to bring both caterers and suppliers together at ACE events to network and keep challenging each other. This can only be a good thing.”
The next ACE event is the annual ACE Ready Steady Cook Competition on 26th September. For more information visit: www.acegb.org