Tom Gillespie

Tom Gillespie has extensive experience in category management and commercial leadership within the hospitality and retail sectors. At Nisbets from January 2016 to July 2019, Tom held titles of Senior Group Category Manager and Category Manager, focusing on tableware, barware, and furniture. Tom further advanced to the role of Head of Product and General Manager - Sourcing, overseeing a portfolio of 16 private label brands. Subsequent roles included International Range & Trading Specialist at Screwfix in early 2023, and Commercial Director at both Gastronomy Plus Ltd (March 2021 - June 2022) and Yate Supplies (October 2019 - March 2021). Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in International Hospitality Management and an HND in Hospitality Management, both from the University of Wales, Cardiff.