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MAGAZINE

As I’m sure you’re more than aware – after all, you attended in record number, even at the 14^th time of asking! – we recently hosted our annual Contract Catering Awards. The biggest winner (just) was Compass Group, which took home four awards in total. You can read about all of the winners from page 26.

One particularly notable victory, however, was for Vacherin’s Phil Roker. Not only did he snaffle Senior Executive of the Year, but that very morning it had been revealed that the much-respected industry stalwart will be moving into the role of chairman later in the year (page 76).

"What an incredible day, he said. “It started with the announcement and finished with my tenure as managing director being recognised with this award – a fantastic accolade! Thank you to my amazing team for the surprise nomination, I’m honoured to have received this award, and I’m excited to continue to be part of this fantastic business and industry.”