Stuart Coombes

An individual who delivers business growth through strategic vision, decisive leadership, operational excellence and commercial acumen. Particular expertise in the hospitality sector, especially in the development of coffee brands and cafés in highly competitive international multi-site environments. • Sets vision and strategy and ensures communication and execution of clear business plans • Maximises sales through improved store level execution, the provision of high quality customer experience and effective commercial implementation of key projects • Promotes and manages organisational and cultural change through expansion, incremental growth and turnaround stages of business • Develops a culture within which people are empowered to maximise their potential • Decisive project leader who delivers all aspects of major initiatives from concept to launch