Alison Ryan

Alison Ryan is an experienced professional in the hospitality and operations sector, currently serving as Regional Director and previously as Operations Manager at Thomas Franks Ltd since January 2018. Prior to this role, Alison held the position of Deputy Director of Estates, Property & Services at Downe House School from May 2009 to December 2017, and served as Operations Manager at Elior from November 1998 to May 2009. Earlier career highlights include roles as Group Manager at High Table (Elior UK) and General Manager at both High Table and BBC Headquarters. Additionally, Alison worked as Section Manager at John Lewis Partnership. Academic qualifications include an HND in Hotel Catering & Management from the University of Brighton, attended from 1987 to 1989, along with secondary education at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School from 1980 to 1985.