Nigel Bates

Nigel Bates is a seasoned professional in business development with a focus on the hospitality sector, currently serving as the Business Development Director for UK Hospitality at Standard Textile since May 2022. Prior experience includes roles at Accor, where Nigel held positions as Senior Business Development Manager and Business Development Manager within the UK&I procurement team, contributing to significant cost savings for hospitality partners. Nigel's background also encompasses key account management and business development roles at ELIS, BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, Prime Pad, QMH UK, Q Hotels, MWB Business Exchange, and Yell. An alumnus of Liverpool John Moores University, Nigel holds a BSc (Hons) in Technology Management.