A ‘unique opportunity to shape the foodservice
equipment industry’
FEA
recruiting new Chief Executive – Keith Warren to retire
The Foodservice Equipment
Association, FEA, is recruiting to replace Keith Warren, the association’s
chief executive, who is stepping down after 21 years at the helm. It’s expected
that the new CE will start in April 2023, with Keith working alongside them,
part-time, for up to 12 months.
“This is an opportunity for a committed individual
to shape the future of the foodservice equipment industry,” says Paul Anderson,
FEA’s chair. “FEA has many key channels
of influence outside of its core role for UK businesses, including direct links
to government, and influences the industry on a European and global scale.” The CE’s role involves working directly with,
and linking together, key influencers such as government and legislators,
manufacturers and suppliers, and foodservice operators, in the UK and
overseas.
FEA’s 190+ member companies cover the breadth of
the sector’s £1.5bn supply chain, including equipment manufacturers and
importers, kitchen design houses, dealers and service companies.
“We are an open, friendly, and inclusive trade
association with a committed and engaged membership,” says Anderson. “The new CE can draw on the significant
engagement and support of our members as they get into their new role.”
Keith is one of the most
respected and liked figures in the foodservice industry and his replacement
will have big shoes to fill. Under his
guidance FEA has grown to be the largest foodservice equipment association, the
independent voice representing the majority of the equipment companies that
supply and service the HoReCa industry. The
association’s influence has increased significantly, too, with its key people regularly
talking to legislators and advising on areas as diverse as trade agreements,
sustainability and standards.
As well as shaping and leading
industry thinking, the CE role includes giving direction and support to FEA
members by addressing strategic challenges such as the drive for net zero carbon. The CE is supported by a highly professional,
well-structured secretariat and established external service providers.
FEA is offering an attractive
package commensurate with this important position and our partnered consultant,
Tom Ewen at Berwick Partners, is on hand to talk in strict confidence about the
role.
All applications and
accompanying C.V. should be presented to Berwick Partners. For more information and contact details
please visit www.berwickpartners.co.uk/87803.
If you are interested in
finding out more about the role and ambition for the FEA in the future, please
contact Tom Ewen by email at thomas.ewen@berwickpartners.co.uk The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd
January 2022.
The
Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA)is the independent, authoritative voice of the
foodservice equipment industry, representing nearly 200
companies who supply, service and maintain all types of commercial catering
equipment - from utensils to full kitchen schemes. For more
information on FEA visit www.fea.org.uk
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