New role for hugely experienced foodservice equipment professional

FEA has appointed Rob Gibson CFSP as the association’s new Business Development Consultant.  Rob has enormous experience in the foodservice equipment sector and is a well-known personality, having held senior roles with some of the industry’s leading names, including Falcon, Lincat, and AutoQuotes.  In addition he has set up two businesses in the commercial catering equipment sector, and he’s a former FEA council member. 

Rob’s new role includes building and maintaining relationships with FEA’s key stakeholders and he will look to forge partnerships to enhance member benefits and drive growth.  He will also support FEA and its committees as part of the association’s ongoing commitment to identify improvements and opportunities relating to FEA membership. 

“I’m really excited to be joining FEA,” says Rob.  “After 36 years, it’s an opportunity to give something back to the industry I love.  Having been on the FEA council, I understand what the association brings to members.  Indeed, in my previous career the FEA was a fantastic support, especially when we headed into the pandemic – the advice we received from them was invaluable.

“I look forward to working with FEA to grow the membership and to promote the tools that they offer to help members develop and grow their own businesses.” 

Emma Brooks is chair of FEA.  She says, “Like many colleagues in the industry, I’ve known Rob for years and I’m absolutely delighted that we have attracted a man of his professionalism to this new role.  He brings a wealth of expertise, experience and talent to the team, and I know he will play a key part in helping us reach our targets, both in terms of enhancing member benefits and growing membership.” 

Rob started with FEA on 17^th February 2025. 

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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