Ian Pope

Ian Pope has a diverse work experience in the field of operations and facilities management. Ian currently holds the position of Operations & Facilities Director at Watford Football Club since June 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Facilities Manager at the same club from August 2016 to October 2018. Ian also worked as the General Manager at Centerplate UK from December 2014 to August 2016. Ian has experience in managing catering contracts, as evidenced by their roles as the General Manager at Elior UK from April 2013 to November 2013 and the Services Director at Crown Catering Group from October 2012 to April 2013. Additionally, they have held managerial positions at various catering and hospitality establishments, including Historic House Hotels, Jockey Club Catering, Twickenham Experience Limited, Azure Support Services, and Sodexo Prestige.

Ian Pope attended Salisbury College from 1969 to 1971, where they obtained a National Diploma in Hotel and Catering.