Jo-Anne Robertson named managing director for education and healthcare at Elior

Jo-Anne Robertson has been appointed as managing director for education and healthcare at contract caterer Elior.

Her appointment raises female representation at the board of the firm to almost 70%, as six out of the nine members are now women.

Robertson joined Elior UK in 2008 as operational and business lead for the defence multi-activity contracts in the south of England.

She was then promoted to managing director for Elior UK's business and industry division in 2018.

Now, she is responsible for directing strategy, business development and growth across the education and healthcare sector.

Robertson said: "I am excited to join Elior UK's executive leadership team and to have the opportunity to develop its education and healthcare business. It is wonderful to work for a company that takes such pride in the services it provides for its clients and customers but also values its people and strives to create a diverse and inclusive workforce."

Catherine Roe, chief executive of Elior UK, added: "At Elior UK, we are passionate about diversity and inclusion, and I am proud that we have such strong female representation on our board. Like her fellow executive team members, Jo-Anne is committed to championing diversity and the development of all those who are part of her team."