Colin Perkins

Sodexo Prestige announces new signings at Newcastle United Football Club

6th January 2010, 12:23pm

Sodexo Prestige, which provides food and event management services to Newcastle United Football Club (NUFC), has today announced the signing of a new sales director and catering service director to strenghten its catering team at the club.

Colin Perkins has been appointed to the role of catering service director. Perkins has been working for Prestige Scotland, part of Sodexo, since 2008. His most recent role was managing the extensive concert season at Hampden Park Stadium.

Prior to this he took on the role of special projects director where he was responsible for the day-to-day management of the Murrayfield stadium and mobilisation of the Autumn Tests and Six Nations.

In addition to his responsiblities at NUFC, Perkins will also assume the role of catering service director at the Great North Museum, Hancock.

Sodexo has also appointed Shireen Rowley to the role of sales director. Her experience in the hospitality industry spans over 20 years, in which time she has taken on a number of roles specialising in sales and marketing.

Before joining Sodexo, Rowley was regional sales manager for Barceló hotels and prior to this she was sales and marketing manager for Linden Hall Golf and Country Club.

Perkins said: "I am extremely excited about the opportunity on behalf of Sodexo, to develop the business at both Newcaslte United and with Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums. I look forward to working with a fantastic team, both in terms of the staff at the venues and the clients, who are keen to have a sucessful and productive long-term partnership with us."

Chris John, managing director, Sodexo Prestige, said: "Both Colin and Shireen bring with them a wealth of experience and knowledge of the industry. I would like to welcome them to the NUFC team and wish them every success in their new roles."

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