Whitbread appoints industry veteran Karen Jones as non-exec director

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has appointed Karen Jones as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

Jones is currently senior independent director at Deliveroo and chair at both Hawksmoor and Mowgli Street Food, having previously served as executive chair at Prezzo and SID at wholesaler Booker.

Whitbread said that Jones - who will also be joining the Remuneration Committee - has a wealth of experience in the restaurant, food and hospitality sectors, having founded Café Rouge and led the formation of Spirit Group as CEO. She also has strong experience in executive remuneration, having previously chaired the remuneration committees at Asos and Booker.

Whitbread chairman Adam Crozier said: "Karen has had a stellar career in the hospitality sector and will be a great asset to the Whitbread board."