Bidfood have appointed Vicki Philpott as business development controller for hotels and restaurants and will be responsible for leading the national sales teams in those two sectors.
Philpott has been in the industry for almost 25 years ago and previous worked at companies such as Molson-Coors, Twinings, Mars, Diagero and most recently, Hain Celestial.
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She said: “The last few years have been challenging for hotels and restaurants, however I’m optimistic that as we approach 2024 the sector will continue to flourish and bring with it a number of opportunities.
“My passion for the foodservice industry has always been at the forefront of the work I do and I’m extremely excited to have joined Bidfood. This role will allow me to put my existing relationships and knowledge to good use, whilst working with the team to continue the outstanding work they do to deliver service excellence and help our customers grow.”