Restaurant Associates appoints 3 regional managing directors

Restaurant Associates has announced the appointment of three new regional managing directors across its nationwide estate.

Sara Senior, previously sales and retention director, moves to regional managing director with a remit to oversee Restaurant Associates’ key London clients.

Ming Lai joined Compass Group Australia over a decade ago, before coming to the UK in 2014 where he joined the Restaurant Associates. Having worked across account management, as well as fulfilling the role of operations director, Lai has been promoted to the position of regional managing director to oversee national and international contracts from across Restaurant Associates’ portfolio.

Kerry Ford joins Restaurant Associates as regional managing director responsible for Chartwell’s Universities and Colleges as well as the venues collection, in this newly created position.

Matt Thomas, managing director of Restaurant Associates, said: “I am delighted to be strengthening our executive team with these three promotions. Restaurant Associates has enjoyed an exceptional 18 months of expansion alongside retention of existing business.

“This period of growth has awarded us the opportunity to recognise the fantastic work our people are doing and realises traction regarding our food strategy, net zero commitment, and social mobility pledge. I have every confidence that Sara, Ming, and Kerry will continue to exceed our client promises by adding value and delivering exceptional food, drink, and services.”