About Us. Regional Fundraising Boards.
The eyes and ears; the heart and soul. Our regional boards bring Hospitality Action to life, connecting us with local issues, people and opportunities.
Staffed by a dedicated team of Ambassadors our boards are a vitally important network. Their local knowledge ensures that we are readily accessible across the UK and that we’re plugged into the specific issues of each region.
Northern
Covering the whole northern region, our Northern Board is responsible for spreading the word and coordinating our fundraising endeavours. From well-established events such as our Chefs Dinner series to always putting their best foot forward when it comes to team challenges, they are fully dedicated to promoting our work in the region.
- Kevin Haygarth - Chairman
Co Founder & Director
Hospitality Associates - Stephen Miles - Interim Chairman
Co Founder & Director
Hospitality Associates - Craig Bancroft
Managing Director
Northcote - Peter Banks
Managing Director
Rudding Park - Gaynor Black
Owner and Managing Director
GB Hospitality - Ann Chambers
Managing Director
iStay Liverpool - Adrian Ellis
General Manager
The Lowry - Giovanna Grossi FIH
Temple Spa
AA Hospitality - Christine Henney
HR Director
Titanic Hotel Liverpool - Martin Hilton
Director of Learning CPL Online & Senior Lecturer
Leeds Beckett University - Richard Morrell
Cluster General Manager
De Vere Cranage Estate & Cheadle House Hotel - Joycelyn Neve
Founder Director
Seafood Pub Company - Stephen Rycroft
General Manager
Macdonald Hotel Manchester City Centre - Steven Thorpe
Hospitality Catering and Educational Consultant - Clive Wilson
Consultant - Caroline Wright
Managing Director
Taste Hospitality
London
Comprising of some of London’s most notable hoteliers, restaurateurs and suppliers, our London committee host many of our flagship national events, including the phenomenal Back to the Floor. They can always be relied upon for generous support and inspirational ideas.
- James Clarke - Chairman
General Manager
London Hilton Bankside - Basil Blanco
Co-Founder
Blanco Goldfarb Associates Ltd - Domenico Cassano
Sales Director
Oranka - Michael Cross
National Accounts Manager Hotels
Sky Business - Stefano Frigerio
Founder
French Bubbles - Hayden Groves
Consultant
Hayden Groves Consultancy - Craig Prentice
Director and Founder
mum - Sean Wheeler
Consultant
Sean Wheeler Consulting Limited
South West
Formed in 2009, our South West Board is the source of many successful fundraising events, including our much-loved Polo Day. Over recent years they have consistently topped our annual summer challenge, wracking up the miles and tens of thousands of pounds to support the industry.
- Simon Numphud - Chairman
Managing Director
AA - Amanda Afiya
Co-Founder and Director
Sauce Intelligence - John Badley
Regional General Manager
Brownsword Hotels - Mark Calver
Director
Hatch Mansfield - Philip de Ternant
Chairman
Creed Foodservice - Chris Durant
Consultant - Mark Godfrey
Managing Director
Deer Park Country House - Robert Gray
Business Director
Compass Group - Tim Hassell
Estates Director
Thurlestone Estates Ltd - Raphael Herzog
General Manager
De Vere Tortworth Court
Chairman
Bristol Hoteliers Association - Lorraine Jarvie
General Manager
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa - Kalindi Juneja
Chief Executive
PoB Hotels - Jude Kreama
Chef Owner
Kota and Kota Kai - Alex Mackenzie
General Manager
Summer Lodge - Jack Mackenzie
General Manager
Summer Lodge - Stuart Mathieson
Consultant - James Matthews
Managing Director
Xenia Venues Ltd - Michele Mella
General Manager
Whatley Manor - Harry Murray MBE
President
HOSPA - Jason Parry
Multi-Site General Manager
Fragrance Group Devon - Tom Ross
Managing Director
The PIG hotels - Adam Willcocks
Operations Manager
Calcot Manor - Sue Williams
Sustainability Advisor
Positive Hospitality - Ben Young
Managing Director
Cornwall Hotel Collection
