Meet the Executive

Simon Dobson
Managing Director
Delaware North Companies UK

I am responsible for directing and overseeing the operations of Delaware North Companies UK in sports stadia and travel hospitality, as well as the growth of our business in the UK and Europe.

I joined Delaware North in June 2004 after a career in the hospitality field spanning 20 years. I am affiliated to a number of leading industry bodies and is a guardian member of Hospitality Action, the UK's leading industry charity.

Neil Baker
Director Finance
Delaware North Companies UK

I am responsible for the corporate finances, including all controls and statutory reporting requirements. I am responsible for setting up and maintaining the financial systems used at Wembley Stadium and Emirates Stadium.

I have more than 20 years experience and am a chartered accountant.

Katie Minchin
Director, Human Resources
Delaware North Companies UK

I am responsible for developing and implementing the Human Resources strategy for Delaware North. This includes developing and facilitating HR policy and procedure, and ensuring compliance with Employment Law, company policy and best practice. I am also responsible for the ensuring that training and development opportunities are available to the team and for monitoring, measuring and managing performance efficiency.

I have 18 years experience in the hospitality and catering industry, many of which are directly involved in HR practice and as a CIPD qualified practitioner.

Andrew Taylor
General Manager, Wembley Stadium
Delaware North Companies UK

I oversee the hospitality and catering operations at Wembley Stadium, with the aim of ensuring that everyone who goes there has an outstanding experience to remember. Wembley Stadium is an internationally renowned venue and should have internationally renowned hospitality and food.

I am responsible for the services provided in all of the banquet rooms, corporate boxes, conference facilities and public outlets. I am a member of the Cookery and Food Association and an Associate of the Craft Guild of chefs.

Tony Keohane
General Manager, Emirates Stadium
Delaware North Companies UK

I am responsible for day to day financial and operational delivery of hospitality and catering at Emirates Stadium. I was the key liaison between the catering design team, the client and the contractors during the construction stage of the Emirates Stadium project.

I have 15 years of hospitality experience within catering industry, specialising in stadia catering including work on Millennium Stadium and Majeski Stadium, and stadia in Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester.

Mark Worthington
Purchasing and Health & Safety Manager
Delaware North Companies UK

I am responsible for implementing and developing the UK purchasing strategy as well as managing compliance with purchasing systems and procedures. I also have responsibility for Health and Safety within the UK, aiming to maintain and improve the positive safety culture across the business.

I have over 20 years experience in the catering industry, starting my career in hotels before spending 13 years within the airline catering and service delivery sector. I joined Delaware North in January 2005 as part of the Wembley Stadium mobilisation team and moved to my current role in January 2008.

Mia Manson-Bishop
Business Development and Marketing Director
Delaware North Companies UK

I am responsible for leading the business growth strategy for Delaware North Companies UK

I am also responsible for developing strong business relationships with both current and potential clients in addition to increasing the awareness of the Delaware North Companies UK brand within the relevant markets.

I have over nine years senior management experience in outsourcing, leisure and travel.

Julian Clarke
Operations Director - Travel & Hospitality Services
Delaware North Companies UK

I am responsible for the day to day financial and operational delivery and also the strategic and operational leadership of our businesses operating under our newly formed Travel & Hospitality Services division within the UK. Through myself and my team we aim to deliver fast and friendly service, with quality ingredients, made fresh today to all our customers through our unique travel service offers throughout the UK.

I have over 20 years experience in the catering and hospitality sector having undertaken a number of key leadership roles with a retail bias across stadiums, high street locations and visitor attractions.