Team

Sam Kilgour

Operations HR Manager

Sam is the Operations HR Manager for abm. She manages the HR function for the business and works closely with the Operations and onsite teams. Sam ensures that we are legally compliant and that our visitors, staff and clients always receive the best service. When not at work Sam likes to spend time with her daughter and enjoys weekends in the great outdoors; exploring the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District.

Clare Hanna

Health & Safety Manager

Clare is the Health and Safety Manager for abm. She ensures that all of our staff are kept safe from harm and that the necessary procedures are in place to guarantee all of the food we serve is safe. In her spare time Clare enjoys being creative. She loves painting on silks and is currently completing a diploma in Fashion Design!

Diane Broad

Head of Procurement

Diane engages with and evaluates suppliers to the business, negotiating contracts and reviewing product quality and service. She ensures suppliers work in partnership with the business providing the highest level of quality to our clients. When not in work Diane supports her son’s local U13 rugby team, partakes in horse riding and following the mighty Potters!

Richard Bowden

Development Chef

Richard is our Development Chef who supports clients with the development of menus and their food offer. In addition, Richard works alongside Diane with input into Procurement for the business, from a chefs perspective.

Richard is an award winning chef with over 20 Years’ experience, when he isn’t cooking up a storm in the kitchen he loves to cook for friends and family, travel and is a keen photographer – which compliments his talents nicely.

Ian Southwell

Development Chef

Ian is our Development Chef who supports our clients with the development of menus and their food offer. Ian loves to hold cooking workshops and teach other his culinary techniques.

With over 25 years’ experience in the kitchen, Ian is proud to have won gold at Olympia when first starting his career. When he isn’t being creative with food, Ian is always kept on his toes with two keen young chefs at home. Away from the kitchen he is a passionate runner on the track during Summer and running on the fells in Winter for his local athletic club.