Wells retail director listed in Women to Watch

Shirley Couchman, retail director at Wells & Co, has been named as one of 100 talented female role models.

Shirley Couchman, retail director at Wells & Co, has been named as one of 100 talented female role models in the ‘2020 Women to Watch & Advocates for Change in Hospitality Travel Leisure Index’.

Launched by Women in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure (WiHTL) and produced in partnership with The MBS Group, the 2020 Index highlights an incredible line up of women distinguished for their commercial and operational excellence, industry and social impact, achievements, resilience and commitment to the industry.

Having gained impressive experience at renowned companies within the industry, such as Alloa Pubs and Restaurants, Greene King, and SSP, Couchman joined Wells & Co earlier this year, responsible for creating and delivering the company’s pub strategy across the UK and France.

“It’s a real honour to be featured as a ‘woman to watch’ alongside so many other fantastic role models for the industry,” says Couchman. “Certainly due cause to enjoy a few beers in celebration! “I’m proud to work at a company like Wells & Co that take equality and diversity so seriously. They have a fantastic reputation within the industry and it’s fantastic to, relatively newly, be part of the driving force behind that ethos.”