Matt Bowers named managing director of Portico

Matt Bowers has been appointed managing director of Portico Guest Services.

He joins from Livv, a boutique workplace experience business within ISS Facility Services UK, where he was managing director.

His appointment coincides with Portico’s refreshed ambitions to drive client growth through tech-led solutions.

Chris Mitchell, chief executive of Portico and Genuine Dining, said: “Matt’s leadership at Livv and his track record of building high‑performing teams and leveraging technology in people‑centric services make him the ideal leader to take Portico into the next era.

“We believe his vision will help elevate our capability and strengthen our commitment to delivering value and innovation across our clients’ experience.”

Bowers added: “I’m honoured to join Portico at such an exciting time. Portico has a strong legacy of client focus and operational quality, and I look forward to working with the team to drive innovation, build strategic partnerships and continue delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients.”

Portico was founded by Greg Mace in 2004 and the guest services provider forms part of WSH.

At the 2021 Foodservice Cateys, Portico at Deutsche Bank was awarded Front of House Team of the Year.