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John Cunningham CFSP
John Cunningham CFSP has led the FEA – the UK’s independent trade Association for the foodservice equipment sector – since 2023. Before that he’s held senior leadership roles at some of the largest international trade and professional bodies from the world of finance and HR, including AAT, CIPD, ACCA and the REC.
John is a well-versed leader in the hospitality sector; he was Director of Professional Development at the Institute of Hospitality where he worked closely with colleges, universities, training providers and regulators from across the British hospitality sector to develop skills and pathways into hospitality. John has championed innovation in the sector and managed an accreditation programme to recognise the best and most innovative training practice in the UK, Europe and beyond.
John studied Aeronautical Engineering at Hatfield. He has judged a variety of important industry awards including the Hospitality Apprentice of the Year, the Cateys and the People Management Awards. In his roles he has led international business tours across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East region and Asia.
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