ALMR unveils the finalists in its 2017 Operations Managers Awards
Andrew Thompson, mentor judge and former operations director for Punch said: “It continues to impress all of the judges how today’s operations managers evolve to support and develop both managed and leased businesses.
"They have an ever-growing role within these businesses and the very best make a significant impact on each outlet within their area and are a credit to the companies they represent.”
Founder of the awards Nick Bish added: “We have always believed that operations managers are the linchpin of modern, thriving multi-site retailing and the Ops Awards programme recognises, celebrates and develops the best individuals in the sector.
“In addition, what delights us is how the awards have evolved beyond the ‘traditional’ pub sector and is now the benchmark for very many companies that are leaders in the casual-dining sector and beyond.”
The finalists are:
Leased or franchised business operators:
Billy Guthrie, Greene King
Craig Nevins, Star Pubs & Bars
Simon Thornton, Fuller's
Phil McWilliam, Star Pubs & Bars
Salle Wroblewski, Ei Group Plc
Stephen Birkett, Admiral Taverns
Yvonne Fraser, Greene King
Casual dining and managed operators sector:
Adam Sykes, Fuller's
Alan Campbell, Nicholson's Pubs, Mitchells & Butlers
Alan Kay, JD Wetherspoon
Dave Harrison, Deltic Group
Emma Deabill, Yo! Sushi
David Jenkins, JD Wetherspoon
Leane Patching, New World Trading Co
Richard Bond, JD Wetherspoon
Samantha Smith, Living Ventures
Tim Sparrow, Be At One
Trevor Peach, TGI Fridays
Winners will be decided and announced at a stand-alone evening ceremony at the London’s Pullman Hotel on Monday 6 November. For more information email: bcfnjneqf@erqorrgyr.pb.hx.
