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Hotel Chocolat Group plc

Hotel Chocolat Group plc
Leadership team

Mr. Angus Thirlwell (Co-Founder, CEO & Exec. Director)

Mr. Peter M. Harris (Co-Founder, Devel. Director & Exec. Director)

Mr. Matthew Pritchard (CFO & Exec. Director)

Products/ Services
Food and Beverage, Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Royston, Barnsley, United Kingdom
Established
2004
Traded as
LSE:HOTC
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Overview
Location
Summary
Hotel Chocolat Group plc manufactures and retails chocolates and cocoa-related products under the Hotel Chocolat brand name in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Saint Lucia, the United States, and Japan. It offers a range of chocolates, including gifts, and rare and vintage chocolates, as well as coffee drinks; wine, beer, and spirits; and beauty products. The company sells its products through a network of stores, as well as through online subscription; and operates restaurants, hotels, and cocoa estates. It also holds properties. The company operates 122 Hotel Chocolat locations in the United Kingdom; one in the republic of Ireland, and Ireland; the United States; and Japan. Hotel Chocolat Group plc was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Royston, the United Kingdom.
History

Founded in 1993 by Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris, Hotel Chocolat has grown to become a multi-channel retailer based around gift boxes and luxury chocolate gifts. The company opened its first store in 2004 and has since emerged as one of the leading luxury chocolate brands in the UK.

Mission
Hotel Chocolat's mission is to create iconic chocolate experiences that leave a lasting impression and spread joy to our customers.
Vision
Hotel Chocolat's vision is to be the world's most desirable chocolate brand.
Key Team

Mr. Matthew Margereson (Chief Operating Officer)

Ms. Lysa Maria Hardy (Chief Marketing Officer)

Ms. Lauren Green (People Operations Mang.)

Mr. Brendan Drake (CEO of Hotel Chocolat USA)

Mr. Simon Wood (Head of Manufacturing Projects)

Ms. Jo Brett (CEO Hotel Chocolat St Lucia)

Bernadette Barber (Company Sec.)

Recognition and Awards
In 2012, Hotel Chocolat was awarded the Grocer Gold Quality Award for its Chocolate Olives, successfully retaining the prestigious award for 12 years running. In 2018, the company won Best Dark Chocolate and Drinks Product at the Academy of Chocolate Awards for their Velvetiser Hot Chocolate.
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Hotel Chocolat Group plc
Leadership team

Mr. Angus Thirlwell (Co-Founder, CEO & Exec. Director)

Mr. Peter M. Harris (Co-Founder, Devel. Director & Exec. Director)

Mr. Matthew Pritchard (CFO & Exec. Director)

Products/ Services
Food and Beverage, Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Royston, Barnsley, United Kingdom
Established
2004
Traded as
LSE:HOTC
Social Media