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.

  • Apr- 2024 -
    19 April
    RestaurantsRangeford Villages appoints new executive chef for The Orangery

    Rangeford Villages appoints new executive chef for The Orangery

    Rangeford Villages has announced the appointment of Danijel Furjan to open and manage its new restaurant, ‘The Orangery’. The new venue at Siddington Park village in Cirencester will open to the public on 13 May for lunch every day and dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. Furjan was born and…

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  • 19 April
    PeopleAsda appoints new MD for Leon

    Asda appoints new MD for Leon

    Leon owner Asda has announced the appointment of the former Tapas Revolution executive, Mac Plumton, as the new managing director of the healthy fast food chain.  Plumpton will succeed Ashley Davis, who has served in an interim capacity as MD since November 2023.  Davis is set to depart Leon in…

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  • 16 April
    NewsItalian restaurant Sale e Pepe appoints new GM

    Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe appoints new GM

    Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe located in Knightsbridge has announced the appointment of Luca Danisi as its new general manager.  With a distinguished career in the hospitality industry, Danisi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the front-of-house team at Sale e Pepe, having previously worked as a GM…

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  • 12 April
    Catering CompaniesFreemans Event Partners makes four senior appointments

    Freemans Event Partners makes four senior appointments

    Freemans Event Partners has announced the appointment of four people to its senior leadership team. Luke Buckle has been appointed as the company’s new head of food, responsible for heading up the food department. Buckle most recently worked at RedCat Pub Company as a regional operations manager. Furthermore, Jamie Coleman…

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  • 5 April
    PeopleGreggs appoints non-executive director

    Greggs appoints non-executive director

    Greggs has announced the appointment of Tamara Rogers as an independent non-executive director on its board, effective from 1 June.  From June of this year, Rogest will also join Greggs’ audit, remuneration and nominations committee.  Rogers, who has over 30 years of experience across a range of commercial and marketing…

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  • 3 April
    RestaurantsComptoir Group appoints new finance director

    Comptoir Group appoints new finance director

    The Comptoir Group has announced the appointment of James Fisher as its new finance director. Fisher, who joins from Wahaca, will start at Comptoir in Summer 2024 and will be appointed to the board. He brings more than a decade of experience in senior financial roles across the consumer and…

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  • 3 April
    PeopleAdnams appoints new CEO

    Adnams appoints new CEO

    Southwold brewery Adnams has announced the appointment of Jenny Hanlon as its new chief executive officer. Hanlon, 48, will become the first female CEO of the brewing business in its 150 year history. Hanlon, who has been serving as the company’s chief financial officer, will succeed Dr Andy Wood OBE…

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  • 2 April
    NewsRockwater appoints new group executive chef

    Rockwater appoints new group executive chef

    Lifestyle restaurant brand Rockwater has announced the appointment of Josh Deacon as group executive chef.  The position is a new role for the south coast-based group which currently operates Rockwater Hove and Rockwater Village in Branksome, Poole, and will be opening a third venue in Sandbanks this summer. Deacon has…

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  • 2 April
    Catering CompaniesFoodbuy appoints new commercial director of hospitality

    Foodbuy appoints new commercial director of hospitality

    Foodbuy, the procurement division of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of Carl Howells as its new commercial director. With “extensive experience” in the field, Howells will oversee all aspects of Foodbuy’s hospitality operations. He will look to specifically grow this arm of the business. This involves…

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  • 2 April
    PeopleRedCat Pub Company appoints new exec team amid strategic review

    RedCat Pub Company appoints new exec team amid strategic review

    RedCat Pub Company has announced the appointment of a new executive team, which will be led by CEO Richard Lewis.  The new executive team will take leadership of both RedCat and Coaching Inn Group, as Kevin Charity retires.  As part of the leadership shuffle, several promotions have been made, including…

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