Bob Silk, Chairman
The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) has appointed a new Chairman, as Bob Silk takes over from previous incumbent Chris Upton – who has stepped down from the role.
The new chairman, Bob Silk, is Relationship Director with Barclays Bank’s Hospitality & Leisure Team, where he specialises in funding multi-site hotel, restaurant and pub businesses.
As Chairman of HOSPA, Bob will be looking to bring his experience to bear, while injecting new energy into the association as he seeks to build on its growing profile within the sector. Having worked in/around the sector for 24 years, Bob brings with him a wealth of connections.
Speaking of his appointment, Bob Silk, said: “HOSPA is a fantastic organisation doing important work within hospitality. Its educational aspect, combined with its work as a voice for the sector sees it stand as one of the pillars of our industry. This is a reputation that the team at HOSPA and I will seek to build further, going forward.”