“Have courage and take that leap of faith in yourself, otherwise no-one else will.”
Anita Murray, CEO
For 30 years, Anita has been helping firms be more successful by getting them to think differently about how they communicate. Over this time, she has worked with brands including Hilton, Bidfood, Quorn and BRITA. Under her leadership, William Murray has become one of the most respected food and drink PR and marketing agencies. She is passionate about supporting the industry through mentoring and working with charities such as Arena and Springboard. She is one of the Top 150 Women in Hospitality (People 1st), is an Inspiration Award for Women winner and is a hospitality and PR industry award judge.
The most innovative thing to come out of lockdown?
Definitely creating our TasteShakers business to help restaurant brands to launch into supermarkets.
What hotel is at the top of your bucket list?
It’s a boat! I’d like to follow in the footsteps of Jane McDonald and go cruising on the Ganges River (minus the singing!)
What’s your favourite food destination?
I was lucky to go on a street food tour in Vietnam on the back of a motorcycle. Loved the chiming noodles, pho, fried quail and pancakes. Didn’t love the chicken feet!
What’s your guilty food pleasure?
A steaming pot of moules-frites and cold glass of Muscadet. Best had after a cycle around Ile de Ré.
Words of advice to those starting out?
Have courage and take that leap of faith in yourself, otherwise no-one else will.
