Vita Group has bolstered its team with a string of new hires across its food and beverage, digital marketing, and finance arms of the business.

Jake Atkinson joins the group as new Head of Food & Beverage. Atkinson joins Vita with over six years experience as Operations Manager of Altrincham Markets, Mackie Mayor and The Picturedrome. He will be using this experience to help the business grow its food & beverage offering, as it develops thriving destinations.

Vita Group has also expanded its finance division with four new hires, Simon Cawley joins the group from Marks & Spencer’s as General Ledger Accountant. Janice Walch also joins the team as Accounts Payable Executive focusing on Vita Student. To make up the additions to the finance team, Lysan Te and Jessica Bowes join from Placefirst as Banking Team Leader and PZ Cussons as a part of the general ledger accounts team respectively.

Finally, Tom Priest joins from Portmeirion Group as Senior Digital Marketing Executive. Tom will be helping to execute the digital marketing strategy for Vita Living.

Chief Operating Officer Max Bielby said: “We are delighted to welcome Jake, Simon, Janice, Jessica, Lysan and Tom to the team. It is an exciting time to join the business as we continue to expand our offering and enhance our current operations.”