ceda is delighted to be expanding its Academy Leadership Team with the addition of three new members. The Leadership Team work alongside the ceda Board to drive forward common interests and bridge the gap between young professionals and senior leaders within ceda.

Ellen Taylor of TAG, Harry Taylor of Aggora and Maria Tuta of ifse were amongst a number of really strong applicants who put themselves forward for the role; a great testament to the Academy and the number of outstanding young people within it. Already members of the Academy, they were all keen to step-up and drive the Academy forward.

Of their new role, they said,

“It is a real privilege to join the ceda Academy Leadership Team, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity. The Academy is a powerful platform for young professionals to grow, develop, and thrive within the industry.

“My vision is to work closely with the ceda Board to expand learning opportunities and create clearer pathways into the profession, drawing on the experience and insight of the industry leaders on the Board to help shape and deliver this. I am deeply passionate about showcasing just how rewarding this industry can be, and about supporting every member to reach their full potential.”

– Harry Taylor C.F.S.P, Aggora Projects

“I’m really proud to be joining the ceda Academy Leadership Team. It’s a great opportunity to contribute to a platform that’s genuinely shaping the next generation of talent in our industry. For me, this role is about giving back, sharing practical experience, and helping drive the Academy forward while continuing to develop my own leadership skills.”

– Maria Tuta, Designer, ifse

“I’m delighted to be part of the ceda Academy Leadership Team and to support the next generation within our industry. Through the Academy, I hope to bring marketing expertise to help make ceda more widely recognised in the hospitality industry, and contribute to a more open, collaborative, and supportive environment where people can learn from one another, and be proud to develop their careers.”

– Ellen Taylor, Marketing Executive, TAG

Each has the support of their respective employer to join the Leadership Team; evidence of the commitment these companies have to advancing young people within the industry.

ceda Director General, Adam Mason comments, “It’s great to see the Academy – which celebrates its’ 10th anniversary next month – continue to grow and develop. When we started, the scale, significance and outputs that the Academy now achieves would have been beyond our thinking and it’s been a pleasure, a privilege and humbling to see it happen. The Academy has changed ceda for the better and it’s wonderful to welcome these three outstanding young people to help drive its’ next evolution.”