Facilities management provider Servest Group has announced two promotions within the Senior Management team of the catering division.

Henry Watts, Managing Director, has been promoted to Chief Executive of the catering division, with John Hamill, Director, taking Watts’s place as Managing Director. Both promotions will be effective from 1st March 2015.

Rob Legge, Group CEO UK & Europe, said: “I have no doubt that Henry and John, alongside their passionately committed teams, will continue the excellent standards of food and service to our customers. I would like to congratulate both Henry and John on these appointments and wish them good luck in their new roles with the group.”

Watts joined 7 Day Catering in May 1997, which became part of the Servest Group in January 2013. He has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the catering business and is a well-respected member of Servest’s Executive Committee. His move to the Chief Executive role will continue to help shape and drive Servest’s catering offering in the months and years ahead.

Hamill joined 7 Day Catering in 2007. His appointment as Managing Director is testament to his drive and commitment to Servest and the catering division. His experience in high street food and beverage retailing alongside his fine dining background will expand Servest’s catering horizons, helping the company to become one of the leading caterers in the UK.