Mauricio Blasetti named business development director at Bennett Hay

Mauricio Blasetti has joined workplace hospitality provider Bennett Hay as business development director.

He has previously worked for event caterers the Admirable Crichton, Food Show, Alison Price and retail hospitality brands such as the Ivy.

Blasetti replaces Rachel Barnes, who was appointed to the role of business development manager in September last year.

He will focus on client development, sales and tenders, reporting into Bennett Hay’s managing director Zoë Watts.

Blasetti said: “I’m excited to join a company that’s known for challenging the workplace management sector by creating amazing cultures and experiences. As well as having all this creative flair, Bennett Hay puts a big onus on its impact, community engagement, and strong supplier partnerships too. I’m bringing a different perspective with my past experience and knowledge, which I hope will add yet another dynamic to Bennett Hay’s current and future client base.”

Watts added: “Mauricio brings a new outlook to our catering and guest experience levels and we’re excited to utilise his strong luxe-lifestyle hospitality learnings. Add his understanding of a workplace’s needs to his insights on high street trends and we’ve the perfect person to lead our expansion plans into the capital’s business community.”

Bennett Hay was founded in 2010 and has serviced clients such as Landsec, Fremantle, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Here East and the Leadenhall Building.