NORTH AMERICA. Dufry-owned Hudson Group has named Tom Waldron (pictured) as Senior Vice President, Food and Beverage. He joins the company from ISS America, where he served as Division Vice President, Aviation.
Waldron brings more than 20 years of experience in food and beverage operations and business development in North America, at companies including SSP America and HMSHost, with a focus on full-service restaurants and contract food service operations.
“Expanding our presence in food and beverage service is a key growth opportunity for Hudson Group,” said Hudson Group CEO Roger Fordyce. “Tom Waldron’s extensive experience in food and beverage will be instrumental as we look ahead, and we’re pleased to welcome him to our management team. His insight will ultimately enhance the customer experience, unlock value for all of our stakeholders, and position Hudson Group for long-term sustainable growth.”
In his early career, Waldron worked for popular casual dining brands like Ruby Tuesday and Charlie Browns. In 1999, he began working for Restaurant Associates (RA) where he later developed several proprietary food and beverage programmes and led teams across various lines of business including the PGA Tour, United States Tennis Association National Tennis Center, and the Olympics.
In 2004, he joined Aramark to manage its flagship account, Goldman Sachs. He also managed a portfolio of Aramark’s premium contracts and directed day-to-day operations across five states.
In 2008, Waldron joined HMSHost as Director of Restaurant Development, later joining SSP America in 2010 as Vice President, Business Development.
