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.

Jan- 2024 -

10 January

The Pem names new head chef

Chef Sally Abé has announced the appointment of Jennifer Collins as head chef at The Pem, her signature restaurant at Conrad London St. James in the heart of Westminster. Collins joins from Kol restaurant in Marylebone, where she served as senior sous chef and gained valuable experience in British produce…
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9 January

Pizza Hut appoints new CMO

Pizza Hut UK, Ireland and France has expanded its leadership team by appointing Jana Ulaite as its new chief marketing officer (CMO). Ulaite brings a wealth of brand and marketing experience and will lead on ensuring brand strategy is at the forefront of marketing efforts to accelerate growth across the…
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9 January

Elior UK appoints new director at Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Contract caterer Elior UK has announced the appointment of Amanda Brown as its new director of sales and marketing at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Brown joins with more than 20 years of experience within the hospitality industry, including strategic sales leadership roles in destination marketing, five-star hotels and premium venues across…
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8 January

Thomas Franks appoints new non-executive director

Independent, bespoke catering company Thomas Franks Ltd has appointed Zac Toumazi as its non-executive director on the main board, effective 22 January. Toumazi brings an extensive background in facilities management, with a focus on business and industry as well as stadia at the “highest level”. In his new role, Toumazi…
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2 January

Adam Handling appointed MBE in New Years Honours List

Chef Adam Handling has been appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to hospitality and international trade in the New Year Honours List 2024. Born in Scotland, Handling’s career began at Gleneagles at the age of 16, where he was the first ever apprentice chef, before…
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Dec- 2023 -

21 December

Domino’s director to step down

Domino’s director of the company, Stella David has announced her decision to step down from her role from 31 December 2023. The news comes as David has recently been appointed interim chief executive officer of Entain plc. As a result, she will “no longer have sufficient time to fulfil her…
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18 December

C&C Group appoints new CFO

C&C Group, a drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of Andrew Andrea as chief financial officer. Andrea will join C&C as CFO and executive director from 1 March 2024. His appointment follows…
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12 December

Shake Shack CEO to retire in 2024

Shake Shack has announced that Randy Garutti, the company’s chief executive officer for more than two decades, will retire in 2024 upon the selection of his successor. He will continue to lead the company as its CEO and as an executive board member through that time. The company intends to…
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4 December

Brakspear makes two senior promotions

Pub operator Brakspear has made changes to its senior management team with promotions for two of its top executives. Property manager Tony Lewis is promoted to property director and joins the Brakspear board, while chief financial officer David Nathan becomes chief operating officer. Lewis has run Brakspear’s property division for…
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1 December

Hell Yeah Hospitality Group appoints three new directors

Hell Yeah Hospitality has announced the appointment of James Richardson in the newly-formed role of director of operations and people, David Moffat as the new commercial director, and Louise McCabe as sales, marketing and brand director. The group has strengthened its senior team ahead of its next stage of growth,…
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