Charles Steadman is a seasoned food and beverage leader with over two decades of experience driving innovation in hospitality and beverage programming. He currently serves as Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages, where he shapes distinctive dining and beverage experiences across the cruise line’s fleet and builds impactful collaborations with culinary and drink partners.

Charles’s career spans roles in beverage direction, consulting, and high-profile hospitality operations, combining creativity with commercial insight to deliver elevated guest experiences. At IBWSS, he’ll share his perspective on evolving consumer trends, experiential beverage design, and strategic partnerships that push the boundaries of food & drink offerings at scale