Nigel Forbes joins CH&Co as executive director

Foodservice and facilities management specialist Nigel Forbes has joined contract caterer CH&Co as executive director.

Forbes has held several senior leadership roles in the sector and for the last 15 years has consulted on strategy across a range of private and public sector organisations.

He was managing partner at the Litmus Partnership for 16 years until May 2022 and executive director of foodservice company Sodexo from 1998-2004.

In 2018, whilst working for Litmus, he wrote the publication ‘Business Models in HE Catering' for the University Caterers Organisation (TUCO).

At CH&Co Forbes will be tasked with developing company's partnership with facilities management and professional services company Mitie and its clients.

He will also identify opportunities for further growth and retention across the business.

Forbes said: "I have known the CH&Co team for many years and I'm delighted to be joining such an enthusiastic group of foodservice professionals who are focused on providing quality food and service, always with the clients and customers at its centre."

Bill Toner, chief executive of CH&Co, said: "We're absolutely delighted that Nigel has joined us at CH&Co. His strong skillset and expertise within the sector will help drive the business forward and further strengthen our strategic partnerships as well as adding value to the wider business as we continue to rebuild and grow."