Stephen Logue – Hospitality Innovator & Brand Builder

Education
University of Strathclyde
BA (Hons) in Economics

Career Journey

• Graduate Trainee – Reed International
  Early foundation in corporate training and business operations.

• Senior Product Manager – Ski Yoghurt
  New packaging and TV campaign for UK market leader and held  market share in the face of new competitor launches from Unigate and Unilever

• Marketing Manager – KP Snacks
  Managed multi-brand portfolios and executed major national campaigns.

  Launched award-winning brands - KP Disco’s, KP Outer Spacers, KP Choc Dips, managed market leader, KP Nuts.

• Marketing Director – Grand Metropolitan Retail
  Complete redesign of branding, interiors, menus, uniforms and training for 400 steakhouses.

  Won First Catey award for group marketing campaign from Caterer & Hotelkeeper Magazine.

• Managing Director – Grand Metropolitan New Ventures
  Spearheaded the creation and launch of new concepts including New Orleans and Pastificio.

• Founder – Business Blueprints
  Built a 30 strong research-led  consultancy generating £5 million in turnover.
  Now focusing on ad hoc projects in Brighton where I was appointed Hospitality Partner for Brighton & Hove City Council in 2024

• Managing Director – Spur Steak & Grill (UK & Ireland)
  Adapted and grew the South African brand to eight successful locations with £10 million in turnover.
  Sold in 2010.

• Fellow of the Chartered institute of marketing, member of the Market  Research  Society, Author of Magic Service

• Owner – The Old Bank Steak & Ribs, Brighton
  Popular, independent restaurant opened 2010. Tripavisor rated it No 1 for steak and ribs in Brighton. Sold in 2024.