Coralie Wood appointed general manager of QEII Taste at QEII Centre

The QEII Centre in London’s Westminster, which has a long-standing partnership with Levy, has appointed Coralie Wood as general manager of its QEII Taste division.

She brings 15 years’ industry experience to the role, having overseen major stadia and conference and events venues.

At QEII Taste, she will seek to incorporate seasonal and sustainably sourced produce that showcases the best of British farming and fishing.

QEII will also hold a Chef’s Table event this March with chefs from several Michelin-starred establishments in support of Hospitality Action.

Saf Ismail, chief executive at the QEII Centre, said: “Coralie’s appointment marks an exciting next chapter for QEII Taste and our partnership with Levy. Her passion for people-led hospitality, sustainable sourcing and premium guest experience aligns perfectly with the QEII Centre’s vision for the future. We are committed to continually elevating what we offer our clients and delegates, and Coralie’s leadership, creativity and commercial acumen will play a key role in strengthening our reputation as a world-class conference and events destination.”

Wood added: “This is a truly exciting time to join the QEII Centre. I’ve always admired the QEII and Levy’s joint commitment to driving change through people and planet focussed initiatives, and whilst the QEII is in a great position already, there is still scope to innovate on the excellent foundation in place.”

The QEII Centre is spread across seven floors and offers 32 adaptable conference and events spaces, with capacity for up to 1,300 theatre style in a single room. It hosts around 400 national and international events each year.

Levy is the sports, leisure and hospitality division of catering giant Compass Group UK & Ireland.