Workshop Coffee appoints new chairman

Workshop Coffee has announced the appointment of David Read as the company’s chairman. 

Read is joining the board of directors with over 50 years of experience in the food, drink and hospitality industry. 

The news follows a recent run of B2B new business wins that include The Langham, 1 Hotel Mayfair, Hilton Park Lane, Sofitel St. James and Raffles London. 

This is supported by their growing list of independent cafes, restaurants and retailers across the UK and beyond.

Regarding his appointment Read said: “Having long-admired Workshop Coffee’s ethos and approach, I’m delighted to be working with them as chairman. Their focus on sourcing and roasting coffee of the highest possible quality, and their commitment to establishing ongoing, long-term relationships is best-in-class. 

“Couple this with their operational flexibility and clear understanding of hospitality as operators themselves, and I see a business that is well-placed to continue reinforcing its position as a supplier of premium coffee experiences.”

Workshop Coffee’s founder, James Dickson, said: “I’m thrilled to welcome David as chairman. His extensive expertise and industry experience across operations and procurement in the F&B and hospitality space is a true asset. It is, I hope, the first of many exciting developments for Workshop Coffee in 2024 and beyond”.