Borough Market appoints Alistair Maddox as CEO

London’s Borough Market has appointed Alistair Maddox as chief executive.

He has more than 20 years of experience across the food, property and market sectors, including 10 years as general manager and managing director of London’s Broadway Market.

He also founded two businesses in the same borough, including neighbourhood cocktail bar Every Cloud and Michelin Guide-listed restaurant and wine bar Silver Lining.

Maddox later undertook the role of director at Brixton Village’s market arcades in south London, and then of the Hackney Bridge scheme, which included a food hall.

His most recent post was client service director at the White City Place development in west London.

Maddox said: “Borough Market is more than just a collection of great food stalls, it’s a vibrant community supporting over 100 independent traders. Having spent years running some of London’s top destinations like Broadway Market and Brixton Village, I’m honoured to lead a trusted institution that creates a platform for small businesses to thrive and champions sustainability and education. I’m excited to build on this legacy with the talented businesses and staff who make this place so special.”

Joining Maddox is Nicole Casey as Borough Market’s incoming director of operations. She has a background in operational leadership, venue management and public realm strategy and will lead the day-to-day running of the market.

Shane Holland, the market’s chair of trustees, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Alistair and Nicole to Borough Market. This is a strong, values-led team, perfectly placed to guide the market through our next strategic phase – to develop our position as a cultural and culinary landmark rooted in our charitable purpose.”

Borough Market in its current form was born out of the Food Lovers’ Fair held in the late 1990s. Today it is home to more than 100 independent traders and operates six days a week.