Hugh Totman
Chief Financial Officer

Hugh Totman’s career in the foodservice industry began in 1978 in the role of financial accountant for Gardner Merchant in Sheffield, England.  Hugh progressed steadily into more senior financial roles and in 1984, was promoted to the position of Financial Controller for the Gardner Merchant group based at their head office in Reigate, Surrey, England.

In 1986, Hugh relocated to the US assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer for Gardner Merchant’s fledgling US business, reporting to Mike Bailey.  At the time of Gardner Merchant’s acquisition by Sodexho in 1995, Gardner Merchant’s US business had grown both organically and through acquisition to almost $500 million in annual revenue.  Hugh remained with Sodexho as VP of Finance until 1998 at which time he joined Compass Group N.A. as CFO – Specialty Markets.  He subsequently transitioned into the role of VP – Strategic Planning concentrating specifically on acquisitions.

On May 1, 2008, Hugh joined TrustHouse Services Group as Chief Financial Officer and is one of the founding members of the organization.

Hugh is a Chartered Certified Accountant.  He resides in Charlotte with his wife, Chantal.  They have two sons, a daughter and four granddaughters.

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