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.

Nov- 2022 -

1 November

The Mitre Hampton Court appoints new executive chef

Boutique luxury hotel brand, The Signet Collection, has announced the appointment of Paul Mason as executive chef at The Mitre in Hampton Court for the venue’s two restaurants, Coppernose and The 1665 Riverside Brasserie. In his new role, Mason will be responsible for driving culinary creativity and ensuring that the…
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Oct- 2022 -

14 October

Comptoir Group appoints new CEO

Comptoir Group, the owner of Comptoir Libanais, has appointed Nick Ayerst as CEO effective from 17 October 2022. Ayerst brings more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry to the role and was previously managing director of Leon, where he joined in 2020 to help restructure its operational model.…
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4 October

McDonald’s appoints new independent director

McDonald’s has announced the appointment of Kareem Daniel as an independent director of the board, effective 1 October 2022. Daniel currently serves as chairman of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution at The Walt Disney Company. He is responsible for driving the overall growth and profitability of Disney’s global media businesses,…
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Sep- 2022 -

30 September

Just Eat to appoint former MD as CCO

Just Eat Takeaway.com has expanded its management board by nominating Andrew Kenny, a previous managing director at the group, as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). Kenny has been with the company for five years and served as MD for Just Eat UK. He is also a member of the…
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27 September

Domino’s appoints Elias Diaz Sese as interim CEO

Domino’s Pizza Group has announced that Elias Diaz Sese, currently a non-executive director of Domino’s, will become chief executive officer (CEO) on an interim basis, effective 10 October 2022. Sese will work closely with outgoing CEO, Dominic Paul, to facilitate a “smooth” transition. Based in the UK, he brings over…
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22 September

Stoke by Radisson Red Liverpool appoints head chef

Radisson Red Liverpool, which is set to launch later this year, has announced the appointment of Paul Whitfield as the new head chef at the venue’s restaurant, Stoke. It is reported that Whitfield brings 30 years of fine dining culinary experience to his new role at Radisson Red Liverpool and…
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13 September

200 Degrees appoints new head of people

Independent specialty coffee roasters, 200 Degrees Coffee, has announced the appointment of Charlotte Coore as the group’s new head of people. In her new role, Coore will be leading the business’ HR department. The news comes as 200 Degrees, which operates 17 coffee shops across England and Wales, has recently…
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2 September

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as new CEO

Starbucks has announced that Laxman Narasimhan will become the company’s next chief executive officer (CEO) and a member of the Starbucks board of directors, joining as incoming CEO on October 1 2022. Narasimhan will relocate from London to the Seattle area and will work closely with Howard Schultz, interim CEO,…
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1 September

Red Oak Taverns appoints property and acquisitions director

The independent pub company, Red Oak Taverns, has announced the appointment of Graeme Bunn to the role of property and acquisitions director. It is reported that in his new role Bunn will spearhead the group’s pub acquisitions programme aided by the capital raised in the Red Oak’s recent refinancing. He…
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Aug- 2022 -

31 August

Down Hall appoints new executive chef

Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate in Essex has announced the appointment of Robert Pearce as the venue’s new executive chef. In his new role, Pearce will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s entire culinary operations, including the modern British restaurant, Garden Room, and the brand new Fox Bar. With…
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