An award-winning team
Our team has the award-winning track record, strategic insight and creativity to bring our clients' visions to life. Their expertise and collaborative spirit ensure every project is delivered with care, creativity and a commitment to excellence. Get to know the people behind the insights who make it all happen!
Managing Director
Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones is a highly experienced retail and commercial leader with a career spanning supermarket, convenience and motorway service sectors. Since joining Compass Group UK & Ireland in 2008 as Operations Director for Healthcare Retail, he has played a key role in expanding the retail business from 12 to over 84 hospital locations across the UK through successful bids, tenders, and acquisitions. Prior to Compass, he held senior operational roles at Roadchef Motorways and worked with major high-street brands including Costa Coffee, Starbucks, WH Smith and Greggs.
As Managing Director of One Retail, Andrew oversees a nationwide portfolio, leading strategic retail development, business growth and operational excellence. He works closely with clients, contract managers and leadership teams to drive innovation, service quality and strong commercial performance.
Business Development Director
Olly Young
Olly Young is a retail expert with 17 years of experience spanning healthcare, travel, high street and e-commerce. As Business Development Director, he leads One Retail’s UK growth strategy, overseeing new business across hospitals, travel and instore experiences. With a deep understanding of operations, central support and sales, he specialises in strategic growth and business transformation. Passionate about building a client-centric culture, Olly focuses on delivering innovative retail solutions that exceed expectations.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and hiking across the UK.
Retail Director
Louis Davies
Louis Davies is a seasoned retail expert with extensive experience across both public and private sectors, including healthcare, education and major attractions like ExCeL London. His career began at McDonald's and progressed through leading brands such as Costa before joining Compass Group in 2006. Since then, he has held senior leadership roles across various divisions, including Medirest Retail and ESS, where he played a key role in retail transformation and large-scale mobilisations. His expertise lies in operations, team development and delivering retail excellence across diverse environments.
Outside of work, he enjoys family time, theme park adventures and supporting Tottenham Hotspur.
Marketing Director
Amanda Mason
Amanda Mason is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the hospitality and retail sectors. Since joining Compass Group in 2011, she has held marketing roles across Chartwells Universities and Levy UK + Ireland, including its Jockey Club Catering division, where she honed her skills in managing both in-house and high-street brands. Her expertise includes engaging large-volume customers across diverse demographics, with a particular focus on the travel sector over the past five years. Amanda thrives in multibrand environments, developing strategies that resonate with varied audiences and drive brand growth.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her young family and is a passionate foodie who loves cooking and exploring new restaurants and wines.
Business Director - Instore
Nick Roberts
Nick Roberts is a highly experienced retail leader with a career spanning travel, B&I, instore grocery, high street and department store retail. Beginning at Trust House Forte with Little Chef and Travelodge, he went on to work with major brands like Burger King before joining Compass Group in 2002. Since then, he has held senior leadership roles across B&I, instore and retail sectors, driving large-scale mobilisations and retail transformation. His expertise lies in operations, team development, and enhancing client and consumer experiences through retail innovation.
Outside of work, he enjoys travelling to explore different food cultures and has a passion for music, regularly attending concerts and festivals.
Head of Finance and Propositions
Megan Lees
Megan Lees is a highly skilled finance leader with a strong background in retail and manufacturing. A chartered accountant, she trained at PwC before taking on key financial roles at Halfords and later joining Compass Group. With expertise in financial reporting, commercial finance and retail lease agreements, she plays a vital role in shaping One Retail’s financial strategy and propositions. Her deep understanding of property finance and retail operations supports the business in driving growth and efficiency.
Outside of work, she is a keen sports enthusiast and enjoys playing and watching netball and golf.
Business Development Manager
Robert Meadows
Robert brings over 12 years of experience in catering, hospitality and retail, with a strong analytical background shaped by his first-class degree in Economics. After starting his career in finance, he transitioned into the industry, rejoining Compass in 2018 and becoming part of One Retail in 2020. Drawing on his experience at Compass Group and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), he played a key role in supporting the growth of One Retail Hospitals through the COVID pandemic and beyond. Now, he focuses on driving growth across multiple markets by aligning strategies with client goals.
Outside of work, he is a dedicated athlete and can often be found cycling, swimming, running or training in the gym.
Business Development Manager
Kate Putnam
Kate Putnam joined the One Retail team in 2023 and plays a key role in developing and delivering retail solutions across new markets. Her focus is on identifying brand partnerships through market research, data analysis, brand engagement and client feedback.
With five years of experience at a major travel retailer, she brings valuable industry insight that, combined with One Retail’s innovation and hospitality expertise, helps create winning solutions for customers and clients. Kate is passionate about enhancing retail experiences and driving strategic growth.
Director of Operations - South
Ryan Hutchings
Ryan Hutchings is a seasoned retail operator with over 17 years of experience in driving strategic growth and operational excellence across diverse retail environments. Before joining One Retail in 2024, he played a key role in overseeing operations for a major travel retailer, managing key locations across the UK’s busiest airports. His career began at Tesco, and he has since worked with leading high-street brands in food convenience and discount retail, bringing a wealth of expertise to the travel sector. Dedicated to delivering exceptional retail experiences, Ryan is focused on optimising performance and innovation across the business.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, caravanning, and exploring new destinations.
Director of Operations - North
Jon Leigh
Jon Leigh has extensive experience across Education, Business & Industry and Healthcare. As Operations Director for the North, he focuses on client relations, brand compliance and business development, while aligning One Retail Hospital to Compass Group values. Before joining Compass Group, Jon held leadership roles across retail, restaurant and hotel sectors, where he developed his knowledge in operations, brand knowledge and customer service excellence. Passionate about developing people, Jon also recently supported two of his team members in achieving Business Master's Degrees, sponsored by Compass Group UK.
Outside of work, Jon enjoys travelling, cycling, cooking, staying fit and is a proud Manchester United fan.
Senior HSE Lead
Matthew Eakins
Matthew Eakins is a highly experienced health, safety and environment (HSE) professional with over two decades at Compass Group. Beginning his career at Compass as a chef in 2001, he progressed through a range of operational roles before transitioning into HSE management in 2008. His expertise lies in simplifying the complexities of health and food safety, bringing a practical, common-sense approach that keeps safety a priority without unnecessary complications. Matthew is committed to changing perceptions of HSE, focusing on making safety engaging and relevant, ensuring it supports rather than hinders operations.
Outside of work, Matthew is a dedicated family man who enjoys walking his Sprocker, Chester, through the Kent countryside and cooking for friends.
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