Each of the new ambassadors will play a vital role in the charity, helping to communicate Only A Pavement Away’s values and mission statement. The ambassadors include:
- Martin Williams, chief executive of Rare Restaurants
- Janene Pretorious, group director of people and culture at The Wolseley Hospitality Group
- Anthony Pender, founder of Yummy Collection
- Nick Mackenzie, chief executive of Greene King
- Matthew Beard, cluster managing director of Strand Palace Hotel
- Greg Maguire, founder of Manchester Hospitality Network
- Lucy Noone Blake, co-founder of Pear
Their positions as prominent figures in the hospitality industry allows them to share their combined knowledge and expertise around the benefits of working within this sector, helping to highlight the hard work the charity does on a day-to-day basis.
Greg Mangham, chief executive and founder of Only A Pavement Away, commented: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of seven new ambassadors at Only A Pavement Away, each picked for the incredible work and remarkable impact they have made within the hospitality sector.
“They have already contributed magnificently, and can’t understate how much their hard work means to us. We can’t wait to progress these partnerships and feel their involvement with the charity will help us to continue to highlight the importance of hiring from different talent pools and show how by supporting people who need it, we can better the industry.”
Only A Pavement Away has recently announced the placement of their 500th member into employment, calculating an estimated £25.6 million bonus to the British economy through reduced Government support, financial independence and increased household expenditure.