BP has appointed former M&S head of hospitality Hannah Munns as its new UK convenience trading director.

Munns is responsible for leading the growth of BP’s convenience business through its long-standing partnership with M&S, enhancing the branded grocery business and evolving the Wild Bean Cafe offer to meet changing customer habits.

She reports into convenience trading director for Europe David Phillpot and brings over two decades of experience with retailers such as M&S, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Asda to the role.

Munns said: “I am excited to join the BP team at this exciting time for the convenience business.

“We are introducing some fantastic new ranges to bp stores between now and the end of the year including new seasonal favourites like the Wild Bean Cafe cinnamon swirl latte. All of which contribute to bp’s convenience growth strategy and help shape the future of convenience retail in the UK.”

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Phillpot added: “We are thrilled to welcome Hannah to our UK convenience team. Her extensive experience in the retail and hospitality sector, and proven track record of driving growth and transformation, makes her a valuable addition to the convenience team.

“We are serious about food at BP and I’m excited about the new products Hannah’s team is introducing to our stores, including the M&S Gastropub x Tom Kerridge range, that will help us achieve our aim of being first choice for customers on the roadside.”

The recently launched M&S Gastropub range, which is Kerridge’s first-ever retail food product collaboration, is a collection of elevated takes on classic British dishes, created based on recipes from his restaurant kitchens.

The range is now live in selected BP stores, with customers able to choose from an exclusive main, side and starter or dessert for two for £15.