Rhubarb Hospitality Collection appoints new director of sustainability

Oak View Group (OVG) International, parent company Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC), has announced the appointment of Clare Clark as director of sustainability.

Clark most recently served as head of sustainability at CH&CO, where she was recognised as Planet Mark’s 2023 Sustainability Game Changer.

She has also held roles at the Soil Association, the UK’s leading organic certification and campaigning organisation, advising restaurants and caterers on sustainable best practice from farm to fork.

In her new role, she will develop and implement strategies to integrate sustainability across all aspects of OVG and RHC hospitality operations, with a particular focus on food and beverage accounts through Co-Op Live, Rhubarb and other OVG subsidiaries.

Clark said: “I’m thrilled to be joining OVG and Rhubarb. This role represents a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change at scale within hospitality and live events. With a deep understanding of sustainable food systems, operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement, I’m most looking forward to embedding sustainability into our operational culture, creating solutions that are environmentally responsible as well as commercially smart for our partners, whilst elevating the customer experience.”

P.B Jacobse, Rhubarb Hospitality CEO, added: “Clare is a fantastic addition to the team. With Clare’s leadership, clients and partners can expect deeper integration of sustainability across operations and enhanced transparency in environmental performance alongside innovative approaches to sustainable food, energy and waste management. Her leadership will help us embed sustainability into everything we do; from the way we operate our venues to the experiences we deliver for our clients.”

In 2023, OVG acquired Rhubarb Hospitality Collection responsible for venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Sky Garden, Frameless and The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate.