The 2016 Arena calendar of events is shaping up well and we have a fantastic mix of valuable insight sessions, inspirational speakers and beneficial industry interaction coming your way – keep an eye out for more information. On the evening of Monday 4 April 2016, Ken McMeikan, Group Chief Executive, Brakes Group, will address foodservice and hospitality industry colleagues on the topics of the day at the esteemed Arena Savoy Lecture 2016.
Tickets are available now and Ken is proving a popular speaker, with tickets already selling fast. Click here for more information and to buy tickets or contact Lorraine Wood by email or on 07803 853 618.
Ken joined Brakes as Group Chief Executive in March 2013. He moved to Brakes from Greggs PLC, where he was CEO of the UK’s largest bakery retail business for five years, so is sure to bring an interesting foodservice vs retail perspective.
Previously, Ken was Retail and Online Director at Sainsbury’s during the three year turnaround with Justin King, and prior to that he spent fourteen years with Tesco where his latter roles included CEO of Tesco in Japan and CEO of Europa Foods (an acquisition by Tesco).