2018-06-18
Mark Davies, MD of ISS Food Services, features in EP Magazine
It was great to see our very own Managing Director of Food Services, Mark Davies, recently featured in EP Magazine – a leading voice in the hospitality industry
Mark, who has recently been promoted to Managing Director of the entire food services business in ISS UK and Ireland after serving as Managing Director for ISS’ Education sector for 13 years, is keen to get the message out about the new centre for food excellence and his exciting plans for the future.
As you know, earlier this year ISS announced the combination of all current catering operations to create a new operating platform named ISS Food Services.
During his time leading ISS’ Education business, Mark implemented ground-breaking progress in the Education business, achieving growth and developing the ISS Education brand to be a key player in the market. His focus on people and customers has been the consistent through his success and will continue to be in his new position. EP quotes: “Over the past decade, Mark has been devoted to showing that school food and the people who prepare it are more than just dinner ladies slopping food on plates.”
Mark also played an important role in several campaigns and initiatives which existed to improve child health and wellbeing in England. From successfully implementing the Government’s Universal Free School Meals policy in over 500 schools in 2014, to joining the subsequent fight to save the initiative in 2017 – he championed contract caterers, promoting them as a positive force which was more than capable of delivering nutritious, delicious lunches to millions of children across the country.
“Right now I am focusing on creating service concepts designed to make people feel good and be productive, as well as ensuring our employees feel engaged and empowered.” Mark told the magazine. He is focused on working more with purpose and developing how the business can communicate with clients about the impact of food and facilities on employee wellbeing and the ISS brand.
The full article, which can be read here, concludes on a real positive note: ”With sheer enthusiasm and energy, Mark is looking to the future and focusing on rallying passionate teams who are full of purpose and are dedicated to delivering service excellence. When simplifying his vision, it’s clear to see where Mark’s values lie; he wants to create environments where people can be happy, healthy and achieve their full potential. Why make it any more complicated?”
An exciting future for Mark and the Food Services business! Watch this space!
As you know, earlier this year ISS announced the combination of all current catering operations to create a new operating platform named ISS Food Services.
During his time leading ISS’ Education business, Mark implemented ground-breaking progress in the Education business, achieving growth and developing the ISS Education brand to be a key player in the market. His focus on people and customers has been the consistent through his success and will continue to be in his new position. EP quotes: “Over the past decade, Mark has been devoted to showing that school food and the people who prepare it are more than just dinner ladies slopping food on plates.”
Mark also played an important role in several campaigns and initiatives which existed to improve child health and wellbeing in England. From successfully implementing the Government’s Universal Free School Meals policy in over 500 schools in 2014, to joining the subsequent fight to save the initiative in 2017 – he championed contract caterers, promoting them as a positive force which was more than capable of delivering nutritious, delicious lunches to millions of children across the country.
“Right now I am focusing on creating service concepts designed to make people feel good and be productive, as well as ensuring our employees feel engaged and empowered.” Mark told the magazine. He is focused on working more with purpose and developing how the business can communicate with clients about the impact of food and facilities on employee wellbeing and the ISS brand.
The full article, which can be read here, concludes on a real positive note: ”With sheer enthusiasm and energy, Mark is looking to the future and focusing on rallying passionate teams who are full of purpose and are dedicated to delivering service excellence. When simplifying his vision, it’s clear to see where Mark’s values lie; he wants to create environments where people can be happy, healthy and achieve their full potential. Why make it any more complicated?”
An exciting future for Mark and the Food Services business! Watch this space!