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Paul Jackson

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Managing Director at Searcys
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

Paul Jackson is the Managing Director of Searcys, leveraging his extensive experience in UK hospitality from prior leadership roles at Portico and CH&Co Group. Described by colleagues as intuitive, decisive, and pragmatic, he focuses on delivering excellence and memorable guest experiences. He is recognized as a popular and respected figure in the sector.

Outside of work, Paul is a keen cyclist and has a passion for charitable causes, notably leading a fundraising team that raised a significant amount for charity. He also enjoys taking strolls and believes in the importance of work-life balance for his teams, encouraging them to take me time to recharge.

He won the prestigious Foodservice Caterer of the Year award at The Cateys in 2025, a testament to his leadership in growing the Searcys business.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
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Hospitality Leadership
As MD for Searcys and formerly Portico, he has a long track record of leading teams in the high-end hospitality and catering industry.
Employee Well-being
He is a people-first leader, launching internal awards and apprenticeship schemes, and has spoken about the importance of ensuring his teams achieve a good work-life balance.
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Career

Work history

7-2020
Managing Director
Searcys
2-2018 - 12-2024
Managing Director
Portico
2-2017 - 1-2018
Managing Director
Sabatical
5-2010 - 1-2017
Managing Director
Ampersand Catering
9-2000 - 5-2010
Operations Director
CH&Co Group
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Uncut and in Conversation with - Paul Jackson, Managing Director, Searcys. Featured in EP Insights
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Searcys Managing Director, Paul Jackson live on BBC News. Featured in BBC News
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