“rhubarb” now has over 70 full time members of staff across the organisation, and hundreds more auxilliary, part time and temporary staff. The management team is headed up by Pieter-Bas 'PB' Jacobse as Managing Director, Helen Bowey as Retail Director, and Lucy Gemmell as Creative Director.

• Lucy Gemmell - Creative Director/Founder
  

  In her youth Lucy competed as a three day eventer, riding for various Junior British Teams before going on to train and coach eventing in India and Australia.…...
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• Clive Beharrell - Chairman
  

  Clive Beharrell is an ISIS Operating Partner, and currently chairs Enotria, a London-based wine importer and distributor, as well as “rhubarb” food design. Previously, Clive was Chairman at…...
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• Pieter-Bas Jacobse - Managing Director
  

  PB (as he is known) is a graduate of the Maastricht Hotel Management School in The Netherlands and holds a Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management.  After leaving Maastricht…...
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• Helen Bowey - Retail Director
  

  Helen has worked for “rhubarb” for eleven years. Originally headhunted from a managerial role at Admirable Crichton, Helen worked first as Office Manager, whipping the company’s organizational processes…...
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• Paul Scannell - Head of Sales
  

  Paul has vast experience in events, having worked in the industry for over ten years. As event manager at the London Aquarium, Paul was responsible for planning and…...
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• Aaron Whitelock - Director of Business Development
  

  Aaron initially completed a professional chef diploma course, including a stint in the Groucho Club kitchens, before moving into hospitality management. After completing his studies at Westminster College…...
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• Bruce Newson - Director of Operations
  

  Bruce left school with 3 A levels before going on to complete a five year Savoy Plc Management course at The Savoy, The Berkeley, The Connaught, Claridges and…...
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• Laraine Beament - Financial Director

  Laraine is a Qualified Chartered Accountant and spent 10 years working in the music industry as a management accountant before joining rhubarb six years ago. Appointed Financial Director…...
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• Duncan Basterfield - Executive Head Chef
  

  Duncan is now enjoying his 30th year in the catering industry. After achieving 7 O levels at school he went on to work in some the UK’s most…...
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• Lee Ward - Head Chef
  

  Lee’s catering experience is enormous. He has now been cooking in the world’s best kitchens for over 20 years and has completed stints at Michelin-starred establishments such as…...
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• David Swann - Head Chef Retail
  

  After school, and with his mind very much set on a career in food, David went to work at the Coppid Beech hotel in Berkshire. He spent over…...
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