We believe in the power of people here at Eurest, and our leadership team is proof that collaboration, creativity and connection can achieve great results.
We’re a diverse business with a broad range of clients, and it's the combined expertise and talents of our teams across the country that allow us to deliver incredible food experiences to each one.
Managing Director
Having previously run different pubs, restaurants and hotels, David’s career in the hospitality industry kicked off at an early age. Placing great emphasis on top quality ingredients, David loves all types of cuisine and savours any chance he gets to sample our new recipes.
A Liverpool fan and once a keen footballer, he now coaches his son’s team which, he says, brings with it a mix of both joy and frustration. When he’s not coaching or walking his dogs through the local deer reserve or safari park, you’ll find him playing golf – a passion that took him to Abu Dhabi last year.
HR Director, Business & Industry
Hilary leads the people strategy across Compass Group’s Business & Industry division – home to Eurest, Dine and 14forty. With over 19 years of experience in HR and 9 years in retail management, she brings a commercially driven, people-first approach to talent development and employee engagement.
Before joining Compass, Hilary held senior positions at Tesco, GEOAmey and Dixons Carphone, where she shaped programmes in performance management, DEI, and colleague experience.
“My role is to help drive the next period of growth and to plan how we can deliver that through our people," says Hilary. "It’s an exciting remit.”
Outside of work, Hilary enjoys spending quality time with her partner Alice, strength training at the gym, and going out for meals and drinks (particularly tapas and sangria!). In terms of cooking at home, "currently we are trying out lots of new healthy high protein recipes", she says. "I love spicy foods and enjoy cooking authentic Indian dishes."
Marketing Manager
A lifelong food lover, Sarah has built her career in marketing, helping brands tell their stories and connect with people. The opportunity to combine her professional experience with her passion for food was a natural fit, bringing her into an industry she loves for its creativity and fast pace.
Travel is a huge source of inspiration for Sarah, particularly the flavours of Southeast Asia, which she loves recreating at home. Outside of work, she can usually be found exploring Manchester’s restaurant and coffee scene, hiking, keeping active or planning her next adventure.
Head of Customer Experience
Alison began her career as a chef and has nurtured a deep-seated love of food ever since – from the hands-on creativity of the kitchen to the challenge of getting every aspect of the experience “just right”.
In her spare time, Alison enjoys walking with her family on the Northumberland Coast and cooking healthy meals at home – frequently inspired by our own. Her favourite? Street Masala, which is “a great Saturday night treat.”
Head of Sales
With over 12 years of experience helping clients shape their food and beverage solutions, Aimee loves nothing more than supporting companies to create happier, healthier workplaces. She works side by side with our operations team to keep employees happy, clients connected and innovation flowing.
Always focused on adding value and fresh ideas, Aimee helps our services evolve through partnerships with ONS, Sainsbury’s, Harwell Innovation and Science Park, the European Space Agency, Holland & Barrett and Siemens.
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