Whitbread appoints Karen Jones to its Board as Non-Executive Director

– UK, Dunstable –  Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) today announced the appointment of Karen Jones to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 9 January 2023.

“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Jones as a Non-Executive Director. Karen has had a stellar career in the hospitality sector and will be a great asset to the Whitbread Board,” said Board Chairman,  Adam Crozier.

Karen Jones will also join the Remuneration Committee.

About Dame Karen Jones

Karen Jones is Senior Independent Director at Deliveroo plc and Chair at both Hawksmoor and Mowgli Street Food, having previously served as Executive Chair at Prezzo and Senior Independent Director at Booker plc. Karen has a wealth of experience in the restaurant, food, and hospitality sectors having founded Café Rouge and led the formation of Spirit Group as CEO. Karen also has strong experience in executive remuneration, having previously chaired the remuneration committees at ASOS plc and Booker plc.

For more information: https://www.whitbread.co.uk/

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