and Shine Awards 2011 - People 1st

Val Carter, Corporate Responsibility Director, Aramark Education
Val joined Aramark as a support manager and was promoted to
operations director in the judicial division to mobilise the newly awarded
prison shops contract. In order to gain a more rounded experience of the
business, Val joined supply chain as senior liaison manager and, as part of
her role, was the key point of contact for Defra on the PSFPI initiative. Val
has particular expertise across the education, healthcare, offshore and
defence businesses.
Victoria Sanders, Managing Director, Teletext Holidays
During her tenure, Victoria has successfully outsourced the retail business
of Teletext Holidays and has focused on changing the proposition from
an analogue distribution channel to digital, with the company now
recognised as a market leader. She has led a complete turnaround of the
business. From a £5.5 million loss in 2009, Victoria has taken the business
to a £2.7 million profit in 2010.
Vivien Sirotkin, Director of Hotel Operations, Q Hotels
Vivien was the first female general manager of a 5 star hotel in Europe
– Gleneagles Hotel – from 1988-2001. She became vice president of
Guinness Enterprises US – part of the development team for more
Gleneagles hotels in the US and Far East and oversaw the management
of contract properties. She is the only female board director at Q Hotels
and has been an integral part in the development and success of the
brand in the UK.
Top 100 Most Influential Women and Shine Awards 2011
Wendy Bartlett, Managing Director, Bartlett Mitchell
Wendy’s achievements are demonstrated by both the growth of the
company and the external recognition that the company has received:
Shine Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010, Best Companies
to Work For Annual Survey – One to Watch 2009 & 2010, voted as one
of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the hospitality industry 2010
(Caterer & Hotelkeeper magazine,) Springboard Best Employer Award in
hospitality and leisure 2006 and Best Places to Work in Hospitality Award
2008 (Contract Catering).
Zareena Brown, UK HR Director, Hilton Worldwide
Zareena is a senior HR executive operating at board level with 15 years
experience in HR management in different sectors in multinational
environments. She was appointed to her current role in 2007 and is
a member of the UK and Ireland executive with responsibility for HR
activities for all full service Hilton Hotels (UK) and corporate functions of
sales, revenue and finance. The division has turnover in excess of £500
million and a client group of over 7,000 employees.
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Outstanding Entrepreneur Award
Winner:
Jillian MacLean, Managing Director, Drake & Morgan
Despite being launched a little more than two years ago, Drake & Morgan already operates four
bars, with a fifth set to open in May. Jillian MacLean has been wholly responsible for the concept,
development, launch and running of all the venues.
On the back of a career spent in hospitality, Jillian came up with the original model for her bar/
restaurants, having examined the best examples from North America, Europe and farther afield.
She took a bold step in launching her business in the midst of a recession, but has emerged
triumphant, with sales of £3.4 million and the company already profitable.
Never one to rest on her laurels, Jillian is constantly on the look-out for new ideas, and travels
extensively looking for tips, tricks and innovations that can improve the experience of her customers.
While proud of her achievements, and those of her staff, she always sees room for improvement.
As one of her nominations states, “she is a perfect illustration of a trend-spotter and trend-setter
and articulates how the future of the licensed trade truly has no glass ceiling.”
Also shortlisted for this award:
Camellia and Namita Panjabi, co-owners, Masala World
Wendy Shand, founder, Tots to Travel
Lou Willcock, founder and director, IndiCater