AHG Appoints new Chief Executive of Searcy's
The Alternative Hotel Group, which owns catering company, Searcy's, has appointed Duncan Ackery as Chief Executive to take over from John Nugent later this year.
Ackery, currently Food & Beverage Director with AHG, added: 'To be appointed as Searcy's Chief Executive is an outstanding opportunity. The new relationship with AHG will underpin the current business and allow us to drive into fresh markets.'
Searcy boasts a diverse client portfolio that spans business, industry, arts and cultural contracts, providing a range of services from restaurants, bars and cafés to banqueting and boardroom dining.
Commenting on the appointment, AHG'S Chairman, Richard Balfour-Lynn, stated: 'Duncan has a proven track record of developing and driving high end catering businesses. Having joined AHG from Tate Catering, his breadth of experience will be invaluable to Searcy's. This appointment, in confluence with AHG's depth of investment in the hospitality sector and Searcy's existing business reputation, sets the company up for an exciting future.'
The Alternative Hotel Group, established in 2005, is a joint venture with The Bank of Scotland and comprises De Vere Hotels and Village Hotels, which includes a total of 34 hotels and 26 conference venues throughout the UK.
Ackery, currently Food & Beverage Director with AHG, added: 'To be appointed as Searcy's Chief Executive is an outstanding opportunity. The new relationship with AHG will underpin the current business and allow us to drive into fresh markets.'
Searcy boasts a diverse client portfolio that spans business, industry, arts and cultural contracts, providing a range of services from restaurants, bars and cafés to banqueting and boardroom dining.
Commenting on the appointment, AHG'S Chairman, Richard Balfour-Lynn, stated: 'Duncan has a proven track record of developing and driving high end catering businesses. Having joined AHG from Tate Catering, his breadth of experience will be invaluable to Searcy's. This appointment, in confluence with AHG's depth of investment in the hospitality sector and Searcy's existing business reputation, sets the company up for an exciting future.'
The Alternative Hotel Group, established in 2005, is a joint venture with The Bank of Scotland and comprises De Vere Hotels and Village Hotels, which includes a total of 34 hotels and 26 conference venues throughout the UK.
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