Steph Hedger

Steph Hedger is the Director of Development & Leasing at the global sandwich franchise Subway. Steph has over 15 years of experience as a strategic property and development expert within the hospitality, wellness, retail and leisure industries.

During her insightful keynote session, Steph shared real-life examples of how the team are ‘Transforming a sleeping giant.’

Prior to taking on a role at Subway, Steph served as property director for the Alshaya Group where, over her 13-year tenure, Ledger delivered its expansion strategy and drove development for multiple brands, including Victoria’s Secret, Pink and Bath & Body Works. She also spent a year and a half as head of property at Diverse Dining, which oversees Shake Shack in the UK.

At Subway, Steph focuses on business development strategy and building the brand for the long term, in partnership with the brand’s business developers.