About Us. Ambassadors

“I am very proud to be invited to become an Ambassador for Hospitality Action at such an important time in their 185 year history. I look forward to supporting the nationwide initiatives as well as developing some of our own, to raise vital funds for the charity.”

Oliver Brown
Operations Director | Big Houses, The Chestnut Group

"Hospitality Action supported me greatly during a time when I saw no light. Their services are invaluable to the industry and it offers every single person a helping hand. It is now my mission to share the word of their support to all hospitality venues across the country to ensure no one is left feeling alone, because, we’ve got you."

Mitchell Collier
People Partner | Artfarm

“Hospitality Action provides lifelines for people in hospitality who may need emotional, financial or other support at certain times in their lives. The charity’s contribution to hospitalitarians past and present, has never been more needed given the enormous challenges we all face. I have enjoyed numerous fundraising events over the years which have not only been fun to support, but also kept me fit whilst networking with industry colleagues and friends, in order to raise vital funds. Everyone can do their part to give a little back. Come join us!”

Brenda Collin
Executive Vice President Europe | Preferred Hotels, Resorts & Residences

"As a publisher of chef cookery books whose authors stretch back to Keith Floyd in the early 1980’s to Tom Kerridge and Angela Hartnett in the present, the singularly wonderful world of Hospitality has been my work and my passion for over forty years. So to be an Ambassador for the incomparable Hospitality Action is a great honour. Together we hope to develop a publishing programme that will generate income to help and transform the lives of those in need in the industry."

Jon Croft
Publisher at Large, Bloomsbury Lifestyle | Publisher, Jon Croft Editions

“I have been involved with Hospitality Action for a number of years now and have taken part in numerous fund raising events including co-creating and leading the MIALDMiles team and its efforts for the 20,000 mile challenge earlier this year, who contributed 2,300 miles and £12k. I have also been a part of the Golden Friends scheme for 5 years or so. Hospitality Action do outstanding things and it is my honour and privilege to be involved.”

Adam Hersey 
Workplace Experience Manager | Sopra Steria

“I’m delighted to be an Ambassador of Hospitality Action and will use this platform to help raise awareness of the mental health issues those in hospitality face. Mental health is no different than any other life-threatening illness. I want to talk to people in my industry: to the producers, the farmers, the chefs and the students and my work with Hospitality Action will help to make this possible.”

Charlie Hodson
Director | Hodson Norfolk Ltd

“I am honoured to have been asked to become an Ambassador for Hospitality Action, at a time when their services are needed more than ever. The industry has been ravaged by Covid19 and many wonderful people have lost their livelihoods as a consequence. I will work tirelessly to support this wonderful charity to raise awareness and funds to ensure the support is there when and where it is needed.”

Chris Horn
Managing Director | Gold Key Media

“I have been involved with fundraising with our wonderful industry charity Hospitality Action for 20 years, by organising and fundraising at Hotelier Balls in the North West of England. I believe you have not lived a day until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”

Richard Morrell
Cluster General Manager | De Vere

"As an Ambassador, Patron and a supporter of HA for more than 40 years I am proud and honoured to be in a position to give my full commitment to the aims and objectives of the charity. For over 180 years HA has supported and helped hospitality people who are less fortunate, and we all have a responsibility to support our own charity." After nearly 25 years as MD and then Chairman of Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa Harry has recently retired from this role and acts as a mentor to future generations of hoteliers.

Harry Murray MBE
President | HOSPA

“I am honoured to be an Ambassador for Hospitality Action. As the foremost charity for our hospitality industry it plays a fundamental role in offering support and advice to the diverse range of hospitality workers that make our industry so special. Hospitality Action ensures that we look after own, hospitality professionals who dedicate their career to looking after other people.”

Simon Numphud
Managing Director | AA Hotel Services

“After 36 years in our wonderful industry, my journey has had many highs and some lows.  Knowing that Hospitality Action is there to support our brothers and sisters when times are tough is a fantastic feeling and helping them to raise funds and awareness is a privilege and an honour. I could not be prouder to be an Ambassador for them.”

Adrian Oliver
Owner | Cornish Field Kitchen

“Throughout my career, the hospitality industry has given me so much. This is why I want to give something back and show my support to Hospitality Action during these challenging times.”

Alessandro Palazzi
Bar Manager | Dukes Hotel

“As a London board member for almost 10 years, I always knew that we made a difference, to the lives of our golden friends and co-workers in their time of need. Especially throughout the current horrendous times, workers in our industry need us more than ever. I am honoured to become an Ambassador and to ensure that we continue to be a charity that cares and contributes so much to those in our industry in their time of need.”

Daniel Pedreschi
Regional Vice President Operations UK | PPHE Hotel Group

“For over 10 years I have been a Guardian member and volunteer visitor for Hospitality Action, I am honoured to be recently appointed as an Ambassador. It has never been more essential, to support Hospitality Action who are offering vital assistance for hospitality workers at this critical time. Like many others in the industry, passionate about helping others, as an ambassador I will be totally committed to continue to support hospitality people for the foreseeable future.”

Liz Smith-Mills 
Hotel Consultant |