Roadchef appoints Tim Gittins as new CEO
Gittins has also held other senior positions including strategy director at Moto Hospitality, head of retail purchasing at Ocado Group and food category manager at Marks and Spencer
Register to get 1 more free article
Reveal the article below by registering for our email newsletter.
Want unlimited access? View Plans
Already have an account? Sign in
Roadchef Limited has announced the appointment of Tim Gittins as its new CEO.
Gittins brings over 15 years of board level experience in the motorway services sector. Prior to Roadchef, he served as chief revenue officer at Bink, a UK-based loyalty app.
He has also held other senior positions including strategy director at Moto Hospitality, head of retail purchasing at Ocado Group and food category manager at Marks and Spencer.
Roadchef is a motorway service and hotel accommodation operator with 31 locations across the nation serving over 50 million visitors each year and employing 3,500 people.
The group has achieved Platinum level of the Investors in People accreditation and were recently awarded a 3 Star Accreditation from the Best Companies employee engagement survey. Its brand partnerships include Costa, Leon, McDonald’s and WHSmith.
Additionally, Roadchef manages the Days Inn and Super 8 hotel brands under the Wyndham Hotels portfolio.
Gittins said: “I am delighted to take on the role of CEO at such a pivotal moment for Roadchef, and to work alongside our talented team to continue enhancing the experience for the millions of road users who rely on us.
“Roadchef is a business with a proud reputation for excellence, powered by our strong brand partnerships including Costa, Leon, McDonald’s and WHSmith, and underpinned by our award-winning workplace culture, recently recognised with a 3-star accreditation from Best Companies.”
Gittins added: “I am stepping into the role at a tremendously exciting time, from strengthening our existing partnerships to rolling out additional EV chargers, expanding drive-thru facilities, and embracing digital solutions, we’re offering even greater convenience, choice, and comfort for our customers.
“These developments provide a strong foundation to drive further growth and innovation while helping make Britain’s roads safer, happier, and greener.”
Robert Prynn, chairman of the board at Roadchef, concluded: “We are delighted to welcome Tim Gittins as the new CEO. His extensive industry experience and proven track record gives the board supreme confidence in his ability to continue to drive the business forward.
“Under Tim’s leadership, we look forward to deepening our partnerships with leading brands, and delivering new innovations and advancements that enhance the experience for every road user.”
