RISING STARS

The Restaurant Marketer & Innovator “Rising Stars” list recognises talented future leaders in marketing, innovation and strategy roles within the sector who are under 30 years of age. It is open to future leaders from anywhere in Europe.

Judges will look for creativity, confidence, commercial awareness, ability to collaborate, leadership skills and perseverance. They will also look for experience in senior stakeholder management, understanding of how to develop strategy, ability to self-reflect, and clear potential to be an industry leader of the future. Nominees should have at least three years’ experience in the hospitality sector. 

The Rising Stars 2026 presentation will be held at 6pm-8pm on 19th January 2026 at Fulham Pier, Hosted by Sodexo Live!

Rising Stars - 2026 List
  • Alison Dolan - Account Executive at Joli
  • Amy Lau - Head of Marketing at Shake Shack UK
  • Minty Beardsley - Marketing Manager at Brother Marcus
  • Bethany Prior - Marketing Manager at Candid Hospitality
  • Brogan Latham - Digital Marketing Manager at 200 Degrees
  • Catherine Wells - Marketing Manager at Sushidog
  • Conor King - Commercial Analyst at Elior
  • Emile Fisher - Marketing Manager at 125 Data & Insights
  • Esme Davis - Marketing Manager at Greene King
  • Fiona Vien - Marketing Executive at Wasabi Co Ltd
  • Flora Newman - Commercial Manager at SSP UK
  • Gemma McCaughan - Creative Lead at Sugar Snap
  • Georgia Finkler - Marketing Executive at Big Table Group
  • Gigi Moya - Social Media Assistant at Incipio Group
  • Jack Howson - Managing Director at Aperture Comms
  • Jack Shepherd - Digital Design Manager at Big Table Group
  • Josh Martin - Commercial Manager at SSP
  • Katie Claxton - Marketing Manager at Greene King
  • Megan Hopkins - Senior Client Manager at CGA by NielsenIQ
  • Sophie Thorp - Commercial Marketing Manager at Greene King
  • Tabitha Williams - Social Media & Creative Manager at Bill’s
  • Talor Kearney - Senior Marketing Manager at Stonegate Group
  • Thomas Garrod - Senior Marketing Executive at Brakspear
  • Victoria Frank - Marketing Manager at Pho