Kate Nicholls is CEO of UKHospitality, the powerful voice representing the hospitality sector, having previously worked as CEO and strategic affairs director of the Association of Licensed Multiple retailers (ALMR).
In July 2019, Nicholls was appointed chair of the Tourism Alliance. She is also chair of Mayor of London’s Night Time Commission and is a member of many boards, including the Events Industry Board, London Food Board, Tourism Industry Council and Cultural Cities Enquiry.
Nicholls worked as a researcher in the House of Commons and European Parliament before joining Whitbread as government relations manager.