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.

Mar- 2025 -

12 March

Nightcap promotes Sarah Miller to COO

Bar and nightclub operator, Nightcap, has announced the promotion of Sarah Miller to the role of chief operating officer. Miller first joined the group in June 2024 as director of business operations, having spent five years at Stonegate Group. She spent two years as business unit director for its late-night…
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11 March

Brewdog appoints new chief executive officer

Brewdog has announced the promotion of its chief financial officer (CFO) James Taylor to the role of CEO, effective immediately. The announcement follows the resignation of current chief executive James Arrow due to personal reasons. Alongside Taylor, Lauren Carrol has been appointed as chief operating officer (COO) moving up from…
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10 March

Compass Group UK&I appoints new HR director

Compass Group UK&I has announced the appointment of Hilary Goldby as its new HR director of its Business and Industry division. Goldby, who joins with 19 years of experience in the HR area across multiple sectors, has previously worked at Tesco, GEOAmey and Dixons Carphone. Compass Group’s B&I division includes…
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6 March

The Restaurant Group appoints new central operations director

The Restaurant Group has announced the appointment of Michele Bacon to the team as the new central operations director for the concessions and Barburrito division. Bacon has a wealth of hospitality experience and has worked in a variety of different roles within casual dining including Carluccios, Giraffe and Pizza Express. …
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5 March

Boxpark appoints former Gusto boss Matt Snell as CEO

Boxpark has announced the appointment of industry leader Matt Snell as its new CEO, as the hospitality operator continues to expand in the UK. The news follows the appointment of Chris Burford as CFO, who will be supporting and strengthening the operations and growth strategy of the business. Snell, who…
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5 March

Marston’s CFO steps down

Marston’s has announced that Hayleigh Lupino has decided to step down as chief financial officer to pursue a new opportunity outside the group. She will remain as Marston’s CFO and an executive director for the remainder of the financial year until October 2025 in order to ensure a smooth transition. …
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3 March

Wagamama appoints new chief marketing and commercial officer

Wagamama has announced the appointment of Emma Culquhoun as its new chief marketing and commercial officer in April to support the brand’s next level of growth in the UK and beyond. Culquhoun will be responsible for overseeing Wagamama’s proposition, marketing, commercial and growth strategy, including the brand’s recently launched loyalty…
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Feb- 2025 -

21 February

Young’s promotes Kara Alderin to interim COO

Young’s Pubs has announced the promotion of Kara Alderin to the role of interim chief operating officer. According to the pub group, since joining Young’s as director of operations in July 2020, Alderin has made an “incredible impact, leading the transformation of our pubs and bedrooms division”. She brings a…
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6 February

Casa Cruz appoints new head chef

Casa Cruz in Notting Hill has announced the appointment of Jacob Rowley as head chef, marking a new chapter for the restaurant as it approaches its 10th anniversary. Rowley joins Casa Cruz after a tenure at Hampshire’s Oakley Hall, where he received multiple “Restaurant of the Year” awards. His career…
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3 February

Palé Hall Hotel appoints head chef and extends leadership team

Five-star country house in Snowdonia, Palé Hall Hotel, has announced the appointment of Laurence Webb as head chef as well as the expansion of its leadership team – with Tom James joining as deputy general manager and Vlad Pisarenco as F&B manager. As head chef, Webb brings international expertise and…
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