Beacon strengthens its senior management team with two new additions

Beacon Purchasing has announced the appointment of two new members of staff to the senior management team of its parent company, Interchange and Consort Hotels.

Rob Payne has joined the team as chief commercial officer, with a host of experience in the healthcare sector, having previously worked as director of marketing for BUPA.

Andrew Denton, the new head of communications, previously worked as head of media for the Yorkshire Grand Départ, and has worked with brands such as Manchester United, The Football League and Welcome to Yorkshire.

In his new role, Andrew will work with Beacon to support its promotion in the media in order to generate and optimise new business.