Heathcote & Co appoints general manager for PNE hospitality

Heathcote & Co appoints Stuart Hodgson as new general manager for Preston North End FC.

Stuart has a wealth of hospitality experience working in some of the most premium venues in the North West. Starting his career in the kitchens of his local country pub, at the age of only 13, Stuart had firm aspirations of becoming a renowned chef.

At aged 21, with hospitality now running through his veins, Stuart joined the team at Crofters Hotel as junior food & beverage manager. His passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences quickly became his signature trait, helping his career progress into a senior status.

Stuart joined the Heathcote & Co family in 2020 as deputy general manager and will be stepping into his new role as general manager in March of 2022.

Paul Heathcote, director of Heathcote & Co has commented: "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Heathcote & Co’s new general manager Stuart Hodgson at Preston North End. He is a familiar face to everyone around the Deepdale Stadium and Euxton’s training ground and has been guiding the hospitality team more recently.

"I would like to take the opportunity to send our best wishes to our long-serving manager David Cura and thank him for his numerous contributions to the success of Heathcote & Co past and present."