Restaurants Canada Appoints Kelly Higginson as New President and CEO
May 12, 2023
As former Chief Operating Officer of Restaurants Canada and over 25 years of experience in hospitality operations, Higginson steps in to deliver impact
Restaurants Canada (RC), the not-for-profit member-based association representing Canada’s foodservice sector, has announced Kelly Higginson as new President and CEO, effective immediately.
The news is also accompanied by the announcement that former President and CEO, Christian Buhagiar, who joined RC in 2022, has departed from the organization.
“Kelly not only brings a wealth of knowledge from her years in Canadian foodservice, but also has an incredible passion for developing strong and inclusive teams to maximize impact”
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