BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadway Gourmet, Boston's event catering specialist, has named Christie Kemple its new Director of Business Development.

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Ms. Kemple, who had been an Account Director with Forrester Research, will be in charge of managing and growing the corporate events brand of Broadway Gourmet.  Unique, distinctive design, exceptional customer care, and creative cuisine are what have made Broadway Gourmet successful thus far, and these success factors will drive the growth of the corporate event production division. Ms. Kemple will spearhead this drive.

"We are pleased to bring Ms. Kemple on board," said Charlie Bougas, President and CEO of Broadway Gourmet. "Christie's comprehensive experience further strengthens our ability to serve our growing portfolio of Boston event clientele." 

Before joining Broadway Gourmet, Ms. Kemple was an Account Director with Forrester Research, a global research and advisory firm serving marketing and IT professionals.  She brings a strong knowledge of corporate event production as well as sales expertise.

Ms. Kemple earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from Villanova University.  She is also an avid cook with a passion for producing fantastic events.

About Broadway Gourmet

Broadway Gourmet is a leading Boston area Event Planner and Caterer. It employs over 80 full and part-time Sales Professionals, Chefs, Event Planners, Wait Staff, Bartenders and Support Staff. Broadway Gourmet has successfully executed thousands of events for discriminating Corporate, University and Social clientele throughout greater Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Boston Business Journal recently ranked Broadway Gourmet among the 25 largest Boston area Caterers and Event Planners, and the company is ranked among the top 5 Wedding Caterers on Boston.com's A-List.

For more information about Broadway Gourmet, visit www.broadwaygourmet.com

SOURCE Broadway Gourmet