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Oak View Group (OVG) International, parent company of leading luxury hospitality group, Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Clark as Director of Sustainability.
Clare brings extensive experience in luxury hospitality and sustainability. She most recently served as Head of Sustainability at CH&CO, where she was recognised as Planet Mark’s 2023 Sustainability Game Changer. She has also held roles at the Soil Association, the UK’s leading organic certification and campaigning organisation, advising restaurants and caterers on sustainable best practice from farm to fork. Clare also sits on the Royal Academy of Culinary Art’s sustainability committee.
In her new role, Clare will develop and implement strategies to integrate sustainability across all aspects of OVG and RHC hospitality operations, with a particular focus on food and beverage accounts through Co-Op Live, Rhubarb and other OVG subsidiaries. Her work will support OVG’s ambitious Future Positive Strategy, aiming to achieve net zero emissions, champion water stewardship, advance waste minimisation and strengthen community impact.
Clare Clark, Director of Sustainability, Oak View Group International & Rhubarb Hospitality comments: “I’m thrilled to be joining OVG and Rhubarb. This role represents a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change at scale within hospitality and live events. With a deep understanding of sustainable food systems, operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement, I’m most looking forward to embedding sustainability into our operational culture, creating solutions that are environmentally responsible as well as commercially smart for our partners, whilst elevating the customer experience.”
P.B Jacobse, Chief Executive Officer, Rhubarb Hospitality comments: “Clare is a fantastic addition to the team. With Clare’s leadership, clients and partners can expect deeper integration of sustainability across operations and enhanced transparency in environmental performance alongside innovative approaches to sustainable food, energy and waste management. Her leadership will help us embed sustainability into everything we do; from the way we operate our venues to the experiences we deliver for our clients.”
Oak View Group (OVG) is one of the leading venue owners and operators in the UK, developing, owning and managing world-class entertainment and sports venues. In 2023, OVG acquired luxury hospitality group Rhubarb Hospitality Collection responsible for venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Sky Garden, Frameless and The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate.
