Tim West - Chief Executive
Tim joined Lexington in 2006 to work alongside Mike to further develop the company. With his wide experience and knowledge, Tim ensures that our strategy works in complete harmony with our clients needs. Tim has enjoyed a successful career as MD of High Table and Chief Executive of Avenance UK. He is recognised as a leading figure in the hospitality sector. In recognition of his success, Tim was awarded the Catey award for Food Service Manager of the year in 1998. Tim is a visiting Fellow at Oxford Brookes, a Liveryman and Freeman of the City.

Mike Sunley - Managing Director
Before setting up Lexington in 2002, Mike was a board Director for Avenance with responsibility for 130 contracts in London. Mike also enjoyed highly successful senior management roles with both High Table and Compass accumulating over 18 years of experience. With a totally focussed approach, Mike has built a company with an enviable reputation. He leads an experienced team who are passionate about delivering exceptional food and service to our customers and clients.

Rachel Lindner - Director
Rachel is one of the co-founders of Lexington and is responsible for Operations. Rachel’s background in commercial 4 and 5 star hotels and restaurants lead to a highly successful career with Catering Allied and High Table (now Avenance). Rachel’s major achievements include mobilizing many high profile catering services including European Bank, BP, and Lloyds of London before progressing to Operations Manager in the City and then to work with Lexington.

Matt Symonds, Operations Manager
Matt joined Lexington in 2004 as Deputy Manager and quickly progressed Group Manager for Cancer Research before being promoted to Operations Manager. Prior to Lexington Matt's worked for Letheby and Christopher and Payne and Gunter in event catering for venues such as Wembly Stadium, Goodwood Racecourse and Motor Circuit and The Millenium Stadium. Matt then moved to the Barbican Centre where he spent 2 years managing the catering and facilities contracts. Matt is Qualified with a degree in Hospitality Management and NVQ's restaurant and Kitchen and GNVQ in Hospitality.

Robert Kirby - Chef Director
Robert ensures that great food remains at the very heart of Lexington. Robert selects and manages our suppliers, holds monthly chef forums and supports our on site teams with menu and service innovation. Rob is very much engaged with the selection of our chefs and their ongoing development. Robert previously worked as executive chef for Avenance where he had worked for 14 years in total – leading brigades at Visa international, Société Generalé and HSBC. Robert’s previous experience included restaurants and hotels in the UK and Middle East. Robert is a leading member of and sits on the committee of the Academy of Culinary Arts. Robert has won various awards during his career including contract catering Chef of the Year in 2003, and Gold Medals at Hotelympia.

Katharine Lewis - Director
Katharine is one of the co-founders of Lexington and provides support for all our Operations. Katharine enjoyed a highly successful career with High Table joining as manager in 1993 and progressing to Operations Manager in 1998. Katharine has mobilised and managed high profile contracts such as Cameron McKenna, Société Generalé (where she gained a ‘Caterer’ Acorn Award) and Swiss Bank.

Julia Edmonds - Sales and Marketing Director
Julia joined Lexington at an exciting time in our evolution to focus on business development. Julia worked for Compass Group for five years in business development roles for operating companies Restaurant Associates and Baxter and Platts. Julia moved into sales following a career in operations for companies including The Catering Guild, Charlton House and a leading City law firm.