Steve Hawkins

Steve Hawkins is an experienced business development professional currently serving as the interim Director of Business Development at Delaware North since November 2024. Previously, Steve held various leadership roles at Sodexo from January 2013 to November 2024, including Managing Director and European Divisional Director, where responsibilities included devising the European Student Living Strategy, advancing innovative technology, and driving P&L growth. Steve's background also encompasses operations management, with positions such as Operations Director for Universities UK & I, and Regional Director of Operations at resource Services Group™. Additional experience includes operations leadership roles at Signature Senior Lifestyle, Travelodge Hotels Limited, REDEFINE BDL HOTELS UK LIMITED, and Premier Inn. Steve holds multiple degrees in Hotel Business Management from De Montfort University and has a foundational background in business education from Great Barr School.