With more than 30 years of foodservice experience, Carol-Ann brings a wealth of knowledge, an undisputed contact book and a passion for the highest standards of service and support. Carol-Ann’s impressive CV features stints at leading distributors as well as prominent catering equipment manufacturers, including Frialator, Welbilt and most recently, spending six years as Account Manager for Scotland and Ireland at Hoshizaki.

Stepping into the newly created role of Regional Manager for Scotland, Carol-Ann will use her experience and knowledge to support Valentine & CuisinEquip’s dealer and distributor partners and operator customers in the region. Focusing on the company’s extensive product portfolio with leading brands including Valentine, Vito, LightFry and Bottene, Carol-Ann will also deliver aftersales support including training and culinary menu development as part of her role.

On joining the company, Carol-Ann comments:

“I have been lucky enough to have worked for some fantastic companies, supplying innovative equipment to wonderful dealers and distributors throughout my career. To be joining such a well-respected company as Valentine & CuisinEquip and to be able to specify such reliable, respected and efficient catering equipment to our partners throughout Scotland is something I’m truly proud of and very much looking forward to.”

In addition to Carol-Ann’s appointment, Valentine & CuisinEquip has also announced a promotion for Philip Sanderson, who moves from Regional Account Manager for London and the South East to the new role of Business Development Director.

Having spent almost six years with the company, Philip’s promotion comes after a period of sustained growth for the company. In his new role, Philip not only joins the company’s board of directors but tasks him to focus on growing sales and new business opportunities in the multi-site group and chain sector. Philip will also continue to support the dealer and distributor market in London and the South East.

With the addition of Carol-Ann and the promotion for Philip, Steve Elliott, Sales Director at Valentine & CuisinEquip adds:

“Supporting our partners and customers is of utmost importance in our business, especially during a period of consistent growth. That’s why we’re delighted to have expanded our team, welcoming Carol-Ann Marshall and promoting Philip Sanderson simultaneously.

Carol-Ann brings more than three decades of industry experience to our team – we are confident she will effortlessly step into the new role of Regional Manager for Scotland. Recognising his unquestionable commitment and dedication, Philip has accepted his promotion to Business Development Director, another new role that will see us better support our multi-site chain and group customers. On behalf of our team and our partners, we would like to wish Carol-Ann and Philip the very best in their new roles.”