Whitbread plc is a British multinational hotel and restaurant company headquartered in Houghton Regis, England.

The business was founded as a brewery in 1742, and had become the largest brewery in the world by the 1780s.

Its largest division is currently Premier Inn, which is the largest hotel brand in the UK with over 785 hotels and 72,000 rooms. Until January 2019 it owned Costa Coffee but sold it to The Coca-Cola Company. Whitbread's brands include the restaurant chains Beefeater, Brewers Fayre and Table Table

Hotels & Hospitality

Whitbread

Whitbread's headquarters in Houghton Regis, United Kingdom

Dominic Paul

Mark Smith

Rachel Howarth

Joe Teixeira

Joe Garrood

Clare Thomas

Darroch. Crawford

Mark Anderson

Erik Friemuth

Hemant Patel

Frank Fiskers

Kal Atwal

Horst Baier

Adam Crozier

Dame Cilla Snowball

Dame Karen Jones

Shelley Roberts

Chris Kennedy

The Marketing and Sales team at Whitbread drives revenue growth and brand awareness across its diverse portfolio, including Premier Inn and restaurant chains. This team is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies, optimizing digital presence, and enhancing customer engagement through CRM and loyalty programs. They collaborate closely with commercial, finance, and e-commerce leaders to ensure effective merchandising and trading strategies, ultimately delivering a seamless experience for guests and diners.

Marketing and Sales

The Data and Analytics team at Whitbread is responsible for leveraging data-driven insights to enhance business performance and inform strategic decision-making across the company. They analyze data from various sources to optimize operations in brands like Premier Inn and Beefeater, develop innovative BI solutions, and deliver actionable insights to improve customer experiences and operational efficiency. This team plays a crucial role in supporting cross-functional collaborations and driving data-centric initiatives throughout the organization.

Data and Analytics

The Operations and Supply Chain team at Whitbread is responsible for optimizing the flow of goods and services across the company's diverse portfolio of hotels and restaurants. This includes managing procurement processes, streamlining logistics, and ensuring that operational efficiencies are maximized to enhance customer experience. They leverage data analysis and strategic sourcing to support the seamless delivery of products and services, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and sustainability across all operations.

Operations and Supply Chain

The Leadership Team at Whitbread is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overarching vision of the company, driving operational excellence across its hotel and restaurant divisions. This diverse group of executives collaborates to enhance financial performance, foster innovation in customer experience, oversee talent management, and ensure the alignment of various business functions, including digital transformation and engineering initiatives, with the company's long-term goals.

Leadership Team

The Finance and Accounting team at Whitbread is responsible for overseeing the company's financial health, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing strategic financial insights. This team manages budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across various divisions, while also maintaining compliance with accounting standards. They play a crucial role in driving profitability and supporting business decisions through rigorous analysis and management of financial resources.

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Whitbread

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Marketing and Sales

Data and Analytics

Operations and Supply Chain

Leadership Team

Finance and Accounting

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