Mel Marriott the founder and CEO of Darwin & Wallace has joined Prestige Purchasing as Commercial Director. Mel brings a wealth of experience having worked in hospitality for many years with businesses such as Mitchells & Butler, All Bar One before founding Darwin & Wallace which was sold to Portobello Pub Company last year.
Shaun Allen commented “I have known Mel for a number of years and feel very fortunate and excited that she has joined our team. Mel’s experience as an operator along with her deep knowledge of our sector will not only help us drive our commercial strategy forward but her vast experience as a leader will bring huge value to our board, our business and to our customers.
Mel Marriot commented “I am delighted to be joining Shaun and the team at Prestige Purchasing as Commercial Director having been a long-term user of, and passionate advocate for the exemplary procurement services they provide. Their depth of knowledge is unparalleled, and they deliver exceptional results for many truly great operators with integrity. Sadly, the ongoing cost pressures that our sector continues to face means the maximisation of supply chain utility and efficiency is a commercial imperative and thankfully one where, with the assistance of a specialist, significant reward can be delivered to the bottom line”.
