Appointment

This archive covers key leadership, executive, and senior chef appointments across the UK foodservice and hospitality industry. From CEOs and MDs at restaurant and pub groups to head chefs, operations directors, and F&B leaders at catering firms and multi-site operators, our reporting provides context on who’s moving where — and why it matters. We focus on how these appointments signal shifts in company direction, brand evolution, and strategic priorities. Whether you’re tracking talent across the industry or benchmarking organisational structure, this coverage is essential for business decision-makers.

  • Jul- 2025 -
    24 July
    PeopleSt Austell Brewery appoints new CFO

    St Austell Brewery appoints new CFO

    St Austell Brewery has announced the appointment of Don Davis as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Davis will be joining the brewing, hospitality and drinks wholesale company in August, and will bring with him more than 30 years of retail experience, most recently at national women’s clothing brand Hush,…

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  • 15 July
    RestaurantsOpen Restaurant Group appoints new development chef

    Open Restaurant Group appoints new development chef

    Open Restaurant Group (ORG) has appointed Tony Parkin as development chef, which operates eight sites across the UK. Parkin, who previously held a Michelin star at the Cliff House Hotel in Waterford, Ireland, will work alongside chef Andrew Sheridan on menu development across the group. Sheridan co-owns ORG with business…

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  • 7 July
    Trade AssociationsHOSPA appoints Chris Cowls as new chairman

    HOSPA appoints Chris Cowls as new chairman

    The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) has announced the appointment of Chris Cowls MBE as its new chairman. Cowls has been a member of the HOSPA Board since 2020 and will take over the role from Bob Silk, who has served in the position since 2022. He began his career in…

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  • Jun- 2025 -
    27 June
    PeopleMarston’s appoints new chief financial officer

    Marston’s appoints new chief financial officer

    Marston’s has announced the appointment of Stephen Hopson as its new chief financial officer, replacing Hayleigh Lupino, who is stepping down to take up a new role outside the company. Hopson will join the pub and hospitality group and take up a seat on its board on 8 September, while…

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  • 26 June
    PeopleValiant Pub Company appoints new CEO amid leadership reshuffle

    Valiant Pub Company appoints new CEO amid leadership reshuffle

    Valiant Pub Company has announced the appointment of chief operating officer Mark McGinty as chief executive, with co-founder Gerry Carroll moving to the role of executive chairman.  The leadership change will take effect from 1 July. McGinty and Carroll launched Valiant in October 2021 in partnership with investment firm Njord…

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  • 24 June
    Catering CompaniesEurest announces new MD for local accounts

    Eurest announces new MD for local accounts

    Contract caterer Eurest has announced the appointment of Alex Ricketts as its new local accounts managing director. He joins the company following 15 years with the wider Compass Group UK and Ireland business. He was previously strategic partnerships director for Eurest and first joined Compass in October 2010. In his…

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  • 13 June
    Food and DrinkNIFDA appoints new board member

    NIFDA appoints new board member

    The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has appointed Bernie Orr, chief financial officer at SHS Group, to its board. Orr, who has experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, was named to the role during NIFDA’s 29th annual general meeting (AGM) at Craigavon Civic Centre on 4 June. …

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  • 11 June
    PeopleThe Revel Collective appoints new CFO

    The Revel Collective appoints new CFO

    The Revel Collective, an operator of premium bars and gastro pubs, trading mainly under the Revolution, Revolución de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands, has appointed Matthew Fowler as chief financial officer, effective 16 June. Fowler is an experienced public markets chief financial officer, having most recently held the same position…

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  • 10 June
    PeopleAqua Shard appoints new executive chef

    Aqua Shard appoints new executive chef

    Aqua Shard has announced the appointment of Mark Abbott as its new executive chef, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for British cuisine to the London dining destination.  Originally from Northern Ireland, Abbott’s culinary journey began with a formative work experience at a local hotel, which ignited his…

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  • 10 June
    PeopleCornish Bakery appoints new food innovation head amid record sales

    Cornish Bakery appoints new food innovation head amid record sales

    Cornish Bakery has appointed chef and product developer Arnaud Kaziewicz as its head of proposition and product innovation, following a record trading period over the Easter and May Bank Holiday weekends. The appointment comes as the bakery chain reported a 9% increase in like-for-like sales since the start of 2025. …

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