The Savoy Educational Trust has appointed Katharine Le Quesne and Anastasia Bloom as Trustees, bringing additional expertise in hospitality strategy, education, finance and governance to the Board as the Trust continues its work supporting education and skills development across the sector.
Katharine brings extensive international experience across hospitality advisory, development strategy, education and sustainability. She is Managing Director of HoCoSo London and a Visiting Lecturer at Glion Institute of Higher Education, and previously at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. Earlier in her career, she was a Director within Deloitte’s Travel, Hospitality & Leisure advisory practice, advising owners and operators globally on strategy, restructuring and development. She is also an Assessor with the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership.
Anastasia brings strong financial, governance and strategic expertise shaped by a career in international investment banking and senior executive leadership. She has held senior executive roles including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer and is an experienced Non-Executive Director and Trustee, with particular strength in audit, risk and capital markets. Her experience spans high-growth businesses, regulated financial services and public bodies.
They join existing Trustees Robert Davis MA MBE DL, Howard Field FCA FIH FHOSPA, Professor Peter A Jones MBE, Stephen Lowy, Dr Sally Messenger FIH, David Taylor MI FIH, and Bill Toner MBE. Collectively, the Board supports the Trust in its core mission to fund projects that advance education, training and skills development within the hospitality industry, something the Trust has been doing for some 65 years.
Speaking on her appointment, Katharine Le Quesne said:
“As a believer in continuous learning, I am so pleased to be joining the Trustees of the Savoy Educational Trust. It is a quietly extraordinary organisation, helping to equip people, at all stages, for successful careers in the UK hospitality industry. I am looking forward to supporting the Chief Executive, Angela Maher, and her Executive team, to deliver real impact for our industry, particularly in this era of technological change.”
Speaking on her appointment, Anastasia Bloom said:
“I’m delighted to join the Savoy Educational Trust as a Trustee. Hospitality plays a significant role in UK society, yet it is often taken for granted and does not always receive the recognition it deserves. I feel strongly aligned with the Trust’s mission to promote hospitality education and career development through targeted funding that positions the sector as an attractive and credible career pathway for future generations. I look forward to contributing to this important work.”
Howard Field, Chair of Trustees, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Katharine and Anastasia to the Board. Their combined experience across hospitality strategy, education, finance and governance significantly strengthens the Trust at an important moment in its development. As we mark our 65th year in 2026 and move forward with our Vision for 2030, their insight and expertise will be invaluable in supporting educational projects that make a lasting difference across the sector.”
