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.
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Apr- 2024 -19 April
Asda appoints new MD for Leon
Leon owner Asda has announced the appointment of the former Tapas Revolution executive, Mac Plumton, as the new managing director of the healthy fast food chain. Plumpton will succeed Ashley Davis, who has served in an interim capacity as MD since November 2023. Davis is set to depart Leon in…
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17 April
Joe and the Juice appoints former Domino’s CFO to board
Joe and the Juice has announced that Jeffrey Lawrence, a seasoned foodservice and consumer retail industry executive, has joined its board of directors. Lawrence’s presence on the board will support Joe and the Juice as it further accelerates its growth and expansion in international markets. He brings more than 25…
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8 April
Loungers announces three key appointments
Loungers, the operator of all day restaurants across the UK under the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, has made three key appointments to the group. Current Lounge managing director Justin Carter has been promoted to the new role of group managing director. Effective from today (8 April), Carter, who…
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5 April
Greggs appoints non-executive director
Greggs has announced the appointment of Tamara Rogers as an independent non-executive director on its board, effective from 1 June. From June of this year, Rogest will also join Greggs’ audit, remuneration and nominations committee. Rogers, who has over 30 years of experience across a range of commercial and marketing…
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3 April
Adnams appoints new CEO
Southwold brewery Adnams has announced the appointment of Jenny Hanlon as its new chief executive officer. Hanlon, 48, will become the first female CEO of the brewing business in its 150 year history. Hanlon, who has been serving as the company’s chief financial officer, will succeed Dr Andy Wood OBE…
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2 April
Rockwater appoints new group executive chef
Lifestyle restaurant brand Rockwater has announced the appointment of Josh Deacon as group executive chef. The position is a new role for the south coast-based group which currently operates Rockwater Hove and Rockwater Village in Branksome, Poole, and will be opening a third venue in Sandbanks this summer. Deacon has…
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2 April
RedCat Pub Company appoints new exec team amid strategic review
RedCat Pub Company has announced the appointment of a new executive team, which will be led by CEO Richard Lewis. The new executive team will take leadership of both RedCat and Coaching Inn Group, as Kevin Charity retires. As part of the leadership shuffle, several promotions have been made, including…
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Mar- 2024 -22 March
Loungers appoints new CFO
Loungers has announced the appointment of Stephen Marshall to the role of chief financial officer and as a director of the hospitality operator, effective 23 April. The news comes as current CFO Gregor Grant will step down from the board in April. However, he will remain with the company to…
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22 March
RedCat appoints new director of F&B and area manager
RedCat Pub Company has announced the appointment of David Peevers as the new director of Food and Beverage, and James Killick as area manager within the operations team, effective from 25 March. Peevers, who takes up a newly-created role at the group, has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, particularly…
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15 March
The Buxton appoints new head chef and launches new menu
Brick Lane’s bistro and wine bar with bedrooms The Buxton has announced the appointment of new head chef Oliver Sharpe. Sharpe’s arrival marks a new chapter for East London’s bistro, which will offer a newly devised menu serving hyper-seasonal small plates and natural wines, focusing on quality ingredients including produce…
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