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.

Sep- 2023 -

14 September

Former Patisserie Valerie CFO among four charged with fraud

The Serious Fraud Office has brought fraud charges against four individuals, including CFO Christopher Marsh, who oversaw the financial failure of Patisserie Valerie, a chain of almost 200 high street bakeries. This comes after the SFO opened a full investigation into the conduct – codenamed ‘Operation Venom’ – in October…
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Aug- 2023 -

24 August

Tortilla appoints new director to board

Tortilla has announced that Keith Down will join its board as a non-executive director, with effect from today (24 August). The Mexican chain said Down brings a wealth of leadership experience gained across a broad range of consumer-focused businesses. He has held senior positions at companies operating across a wide…
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18 August

Loungers appoints new Cosy Club MD

The operator of Cosy Club and Brightside brands, Loungers, has announced the appointment of Lucy Knowles as the new managing director of Cosy Club effective from September. Prior to her appointment, Knowles was the managing director of London-based bar chain Corney and Barrow, later joining SSP as group marketing director. …
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17 August

Subway appoints new senior leadership team

Subway has announced the appointment of Douglas Fry as its new president of North America, Carrie Walsh as its new president of EMEA, and Mike Kehoe as the group’s new chief development officer. This comes as the fast food chain’s former president of North America, Trevor Haynes, announced he will…
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16 August

Domino’s director steps down

Domino’s has announced that Usman Nabi has informed the board of his decision to step down as a director of the company with immediate effect this week. He initially joined the board of the Domino’s Pizza Group in November 2019. Since then, he has played an important role in supporting…
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Jul- 2023 -

28 July

The Silver Birch appoints new GM

Chiswick restaurant, The Silver Birch, has announced the appointment of Thomas Proden as the venue’s new general manager. A seasoned hospitality management professional, Proden will take over the role with more than 15 years of experience in customer relations, team leadership, and business development. According to Proden, his passion for…
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27 July

Big Table Group appoints Las Iguanas managing director

The Big Table Group has announced the appointment of Lisa Gibbons as the new managing director of Las Iguanas effective from 31 July, following a review of internal and external candidates. Gibbons takes up her new role with over 20 years of experience in hospitality, having started her career in…
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14 July

RenMor at The Headland appoints new executive chef

The newly-launched £3m Restaurant RenMor at the five-star Cornish hotel, The Headland, has announced the appointment of Gavin Edney as its new executive chef. Prior to his appointment, Edney spent almost six years as group executive chef for Castlebridge Hospitality, working with Mike Robinson to develop and open The Elder…
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11 July

Half Cut Market appoints Jack Newton as head chef

Halt Cut Market, the Kentish Town-based restaurant, wine bar, and shop has appointed Jack Newton as its new head chef. Newton, 30, originally from County Kildare, just outside Dublin, studied graphic design at London’s UAL before moving back to Dublin in 2018 to pursue his career as a chef in…
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11 July

Trinity reappoints Harry Kirkpatrick as head chef

The neighbourhood restaurant located in Clapham Old Town, Trinity, has announced the reappointment of Harry Kirkpatrick to the role of head chef. This news comes as Kirkpatrick has formerly held a senior role in the kitchen team before “seeking new culinary adventures”. His career has seen him mirror the apprenticeship…
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