Gavin Brown Email & Phone Number

Leicester, Gb

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

England, United Kingdom

Leicester, United Kingdom

Uk

TUCO strengthens Executive Board with new appointmentDate: 10.03.2015TUCO has announced a new addition to its Board, further strengthening the organisation’s experience and value-add to its stakeholders. Gavin Brown, General Manager at the University of Sheffield, brings a wealth of knowledge, craft and management experience to the role having held a diverse range of positions from General Manager at Derby County football club managing corporate hospitality and sales, Executive Chef at the University of Nottingham to Commercial Manager at the University of Sheffield. Much of Gavin's career – over 25 years – has been developed within the Higher Education sector, of which he comes with a thorough and in depth understanding. Gavin whose heritage with TUCO spans 20 years including winning a Gold Medal at the annual TUCO Skills Competitions - now aims to focus on how TUCO can help develop and share best practice from its member institutions, drawing on member expertise and the wider industry to look at new and improved ways of working across the sector as a whole. He says: “As an organisation TUCO does tremendous work in its efforts to promote and develop the Higher Education catering sector and there’s a lot of passion within this thriving community. I am delighted to have the opportunity to work within the Board to help make a positive impact on the future and on members directly.” Julie Barker, Chair of TUCO, added: “Gavin has proven himself a valuable asset to Sheffield in his many roles, taking a forward thinking and innovative approach to his work and displaying a real commitment to driving excellence in the sector as truly aligns him to TUCO. We are delighted to welcome Gavin to the Board where we are sure his passion and vigour will add to and complement the skills that TUCO already enjoys.

Leading a multi million pound commercial business at one of the world's top universities. Including 14 cafes, residential catering, international dining, 2 bars, 1 real ale pub, 1 supermarket, our very own boutique hotel and a newly opened second hotel, sales and marketing, business development, fine dining restaurant, conferences, weddings, events, delivered hospitality and food production.Leading a fantastic team and business to maximise future potential.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing the commercial operations at the University of Sheffield including the University retail business, University bars, Unicus (subsidiary business of the University of Sheffield) retail business, on site supermarket, recruitment agency and project management.Project management includes benchmarking and research of sector and marketplace, business modelling, design and construction, recruitment, mobilisation and operational management.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing the commercial operations at the University of Sheffield including the University retail business, and Unicus (subsidiary business of the University of Sheffield) retail business, on site supermarket, and project management.Project management includes benchmarking and research of sector and marketplace, business modelling, design and construction, recruitment, mobilisation and operational management.

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Corporate hospitality, sales, food and beverage production and service, conferencing and events.

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