Moto raids Welcome Break for new property director

Motorway services operator Moto has hired Jess Lockwood as its new property director. Lockwood joins the chain in October from Welcome Break where she was head of development, leading its UK property and construction function. Prior to Welcome Break she worked for Applegreen, focusing on roadside development. Lockwood succeeds Steve Masters, who retires from the Moto operating board in September 2021, less than two years after joining the business. Masters previously worked at Wyevale Garden Centres and GAP. Moto chief executive Ken McMeikan said: “Jess’s years of direct industry experience with both Applegreen and Welcome Break mean she is brilliantly placed to continue driving Moto’s ambitious property strategy, both building the new site pipeline and further developing our existing property portfolio.” Moto, which is owned by Universities Superannuation Scheme and CVC Capital Partners, operates more than 60 roadside locations across the UK.   To send feedback, e-mail samantha.mcclary@eg.co.uk or tweet @samanthamcclary or @EGPropertyNews Photo by: www.jasonstuartmitchell.co.uk