People

The latest news and updates on people in the industry, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

Aug- 2025 -

11 August

Chris Wayne-Wills steps down as UKHospitality Scotland chair

UKHospitality Scotland chair Chris Wayne-Wills has stepped down after a little over three years in the role. During his tenure, he oversaw the creation of a Scottish advisory group of industry leaders, introduced a new members’ forum format and expanded the organisation’s programme of well-attended member events. Wayne-Wills also met…
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6 August

Directional Pizza appoints new Europe CEO

Directional Pizza has announced the appointment of Gino Casciani as its new chief executive for Europe, effective 9 September. Casciani has held senior roles at Pret a Manger, KFC, Taco Bell and Odeon Cinemas Group. He was most recently global chief operating officer at Sushi Daily, part of KellyDeli Group,…
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5 August

Graysons appoints Jon White as managing director

Graysons has appointed Jon White as managing director following the departure of Tim O’Neill. White, who has more than 40 years’ experience in the foodservice sector, has been closely associated with the business since its early days and rejoined three years ago. He succeeds O’Neill, who oversaw the company’s transition…
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1 August

Buzzworks appoints former Hostmore CEO as non-exec chair

Scottish hospitality group, Buzzworks, has announced the appointment of the former chief executive of Hostmore, Robert Cook, to the role of non-executive chairman as it prepares to expand into the accommodation sector. Cook joins with more than 35 years of experience in hotels, having previously held senior roles as chief…
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Jul- 2025 -

25 July

Subway appoints Jonathan Fitzpatrick as CEO

Subway has appointed Jonathan Fitzpatrick as chief executive, following a global search. He will take up the role on 28 July, working with interim chief executive Carrie Walsh to oversee the transition. Fitzpatrick previously led Driven Brands, where he served as president and chief executive. During his tenure, he oversaw…
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25 July

H&W appoints two new eight generation family directors

Hall and Woodhouse has announced that two members of the founding family’s eighth generation have been appointed to the board, continuing the brewery and pub operator’s tradition of family stewardship. Tatiana Woodhouse joins as family director and David Wheeler as next generation family director to “play a role in upholding…
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24 July

St Austell Brewery appoints new CFO

St Austell Brewery has announced the appointment of Don Davis as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Davis will be joining the brewing, hospitality and drinks wholesale company in August, and will bring with him more than 30 years of retail experience, most recently at national women’s clothing brand Hush,…
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9 July

Wendy’s names interim CEO as Kirk Tanner departs for Hershey

Wendy’s has announced that president and chief executive Kirk Tanner will leave the fast-food chain on 18 July to take up the same role at the Hershey Company. The news has sparked a search for a permanent replacement by the board of directors. In the meantime, Ken Cook, chief financial…
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9 July

Fowlescombe Farm appoints Elly Wentworth as executive chef

Fowlescombe Farm, a luxury retreat set on a 450-acre regenerative farm at the foot of Dartmoor, has appointed Elly Wentworth as executive chef. Wentworth, known for her produce-led cooking and focus on provenance, brings experience and a seasonal approach that aligns with the farm’s sustainable ethos. She now leads the…
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Jun- 2025 -

27 June

Marston’s appoints new chief financial officer

Marston’s has announced the appointment of Stephen Hopson as its new chief financial officer, replacing Hayleigh Lupino, who is stepping down to take up a new role outside the company. Hopson will join the pub and hospitality group and take up a seat on its board on 8 September, while…
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