The Worcestershire-headquartered recruiter has appointed Robert Jones (above right) into the new role, reporting to business manager Kasia Krieger (above left). 

Jones has held a variety of management, sales and customer service positions in both the hospitality and recruitment sectors. Following 15 years in the hotel industry, he spent five years as a senior recruitment consultant at Blue Arrow.

In his new role, Jones will be responsible for driving the company’s growth agenda, helping to expand Pineapple’s market presence, strengthening existing relations and identifying new client opportunities across the UK.

Krieger said: “[Robert] has a first-class track record in the hospitality and catering sector, as well as in the recruitment industry. He understands the exact type of talent catering and hospitality businesses need, helped by a deep understanding of the challenges they face.”

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