Abby Hughes has been appointed Senior Leasing Manager for F&B and Leisure. at Hammerson
Hammerson has announced that it has appointed Abby Hughes as its new Senior Leasing Manager for F&B and Leisure.
Abby has a wealth of experience from a variety of F&B sectors, including hospitality venues, private equity firms, and multi-site corporate bank and law firms. She also has extensive experience of the fine dining sector, and has worked in partnership with a number of high profile names including several Michelin Star chefs. More recently, Abby managed contract catering at Selfridges and the FT.
Hammerson has welcomed a number of exciting new F&B concepts to its flagship destinations over the past 12 months, including @pizza and Herman Ze German at Grand Central, Birmingham, Brewdog at Union Square, Aberdeen, and plant-based fast food operator Miami Burger at The Oracle, Reading. Showcasing brands that provide a unique and compelling experience to consumers is a key focus for Hammerson, and 55% of new UK F&B lettings in 2018 were to independent, local, and emerging brands.
