Pret a Manger CEO and leadership

Experienced Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Service Operation, Food & Beverage, Operations Management, Customer Service, and Retail. Strong business development professional with a Advanced Management Programme focused in Business/Leadership from Harvard Business School.

A Chartered Accountant, holding a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a 20 year career in finance. I bring a wealth of financial experience from roles spanning a number of different industries. Prior to joining Virgin Atlantic in September 2015, I served as Head of Finance for the Food business at Marks and Spencer PLC, and had previously held the role of International Head of Finance, responsible for all areas of finance within the M&S international business.

Tony Holdway is a Non-Executive Director at Focal Point Negotiation, Board Member at Mobile Marketing Association, and Fellowship at The Marketing Society and is based in Bourne End, United Kingdom. He has worked as Brand Director, Wickes at Wickes; Non Executive Director at Martin Tait Redheads; and Brand Marketing Director at House of Fraser. Tony attended Scarborough Sixth Form College between 1985 and 1987 and Watford Grammar School For Boys between 1981 and 1985.