Charlton House's Robyn Jones named Most Influential Female Figure in UK hospitality
Robyn Jones, Co-founder and Chief Executive of Charlton House, has appeared in 29th place on a league table of the UK's 100 most influential people in hospitality. She is one of only four women to appear on the listing and, at 29th, her ranking makes her the most influential woman in UK hospitality.The CatererSearch 100 recognises key players in the industry whose actions are having the greatest impact in Britain in 2006. Incorporating key figures from all sectors of the industry, including hoteliers, restaurateurs, contract caterers, pub operators and chefs, the league table's criteria included direct power; wider influence within the industry; financial success; innovation and longevity.
Gordon Ramsay was named the most influential person in UK hospitality, while Raymond Blanc, Marco Pierre White, Brian Turner and Gary Rhodes all appeared lower down in the ranking than Robyn.
'Our training programmes, food standards and innovative approach have all been highlighted within CatererSearch 100,' says Robyn. 'Business growth and financial success are important but it is great to get recognition from our peers within the UK hospitality sector.'
Charlton House is now the UK's largest independent foodservice operator to have grown through organic growth, not acquisitions. The company is currently enjoying an annualised turnover of 50 million, and employs 1,400 people nationwide.





