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Giggling Squid unveils new executive team

The promotions include Simon Gallagher and Darko Salaj, previous regional managers, becoming operation directors

The BGF-backed Thai restaurant group, Giggling Squid, has announced changes to its executive team as it continues its growth plans amid recent openings in Harrogate and Alderley Edge.

Previous regional managers for the 45 strong restaurant business, Simon Gallagher and Darko Salaj, have both been promoted to operation directors.

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In their new roles, both will report to chief commercial officer, Vikas Agarwal, following the departure of chief operating officer Rory Marthinusen from the business earlier this month.

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Meanwhile, Sylfest Muldal, previous head of property, becomes property director. Additionally, Hannah Johnson, previous head of marketing, becomes marketing director, and both join the new executive team structure.

Andy Laurillard, chief executive officer, said: “These promotions reflect the individual’s commitment and hard work to making this business a success during the most turbulent of times for the hospitality sector. I’m delighted to have them on our exec team and excited to see their ongoing ideas for our future.

“We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Rory for his contribution to the business and wish him well for the future.”

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