200 Degrees appoints financial director

The East Midlands-based coffee roaster, 200 Degrees, has announced the appointment of its second senior promotion of 2023, with Nicki Jones joining the board as financial director.  

Jones joined the company last year as financial controller and succeeded Stephen Fern as financial director, following Fern’s promotion to managing director of the company earlier this year. 

With 20 years of experience in the financial industry, she will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the chain’s growth strategy as the company’s first female director. 

Both promotions follow a continued period of expansion for 200 Degrees and come as it prepares to open its 19th coffee shop and eighth barista school in Chester this spring.

Jones said: “200 Degrees is an impressive company that I’m proud to be a part of and the teams across our head office and coffee shops are the best in the business.

“Becoming financial director is an exciting step in my career and I look forward to taking on more responsibility and continuing to work with Steve to achieve our financial and community ambitions as a company and a team.”

Fern said: “As we continue on our growth journey it is important we continue to strengthen the infrastructure and foundations of the business for now and the future. 

“Nicki brings a wealth of expertise in finance and hospitality. Since joining us in the summer, Nicki has exemplified all the core behaviours of 200 Degrees Coffee and the word on the street is that her latte art is better than the previous FD. In a short time she has built great relationships within the 200 Degrees family and has made and assisted with implementing significant improvements across all facets of the business.”

He added: “I’m extremely excited about Nicki joining the board and seeing the value she will continue to bring through her desire, work ethic and expertise. We wish Nicki all the very best in her new role.”