Houston & Hawkes has appointed Jessica Burgess as Sales Director to spearhead the company’s business development strategy.
Burgess joins from BaxterStorey, where she served as Business Development Director. In her new role, she will focus on strengthening client relationships and driving growth for the independent caterer.
In addition, Houston & Hawkes has announced the promotion of Josh Key, a 2020 Acorn Award winner, to the role of Head of Marketing. He previously held the position of Sales and Marketing Manager.
Burgess expressed that she was 'thrilled' to be joining 'such a vibrant, exciting, and successful company.' She said: “I’ve followed their journey over the past five years and have admired their commitment to quality food and service, sustainability and their people.”
Key said: “I look forward to working closely with Jessica and the rest of the team to amplify Houston & Hawkes’ message of creativity, sustainability and exceptional service.”
Houston & Hawkes co-founder and director Simon Houston stated that Burgess shares the company’s vision for sustainable catering.
He said: “Jessica’s track record of success and alignment with our values make her the perfect person to take on this critical role. At the same time, Josh has shown immense dedication and leadership, and his promotion is a natural progression of the impact he’s had on our business. We’re confident that both Jessica’s and Josh’s leadership will enhance our ability to serve our clients with creativity, quality and care.”
