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.
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Jan- 2024 -25 JanuaryRestaurants
Chopstix appoints new finance director
Chopstix has announced the appointment of Rob King as its new finance director, replacing Jo Barrett in the role. It said King brings a wealth of sector experience, leading teams across finance, business operations, transformation, new market entry and business growth. He previously worked in senior finance and commercial roles…
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19 JanuaryFood and Drink
Liberation Group appoints new people director
Liberation Group has announced the appointment of Cat Moseley as people director. The news follows Julia Rosamond’s retirement as people’s director on 1st March 2024. Moseley will start her new role on 5 February 2024 and joins Liberation Group from Motorpoint where she held the position of chief people officer…
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15 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Heartwood Collection appoints new CEO
Heartwood Collection has announced the appointment of Richard Ferrier as its new chief executive officer. Ferrier’s latest promotion this month comes after he joined the brand, which operates Brasserie Blanc and Heartwood Inns, in 2011. During his time at Heartwood Collection, Ferrier held the roles of operations director of Brasserie…
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12 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Workshop Coffee appoints new chairman
Workshop Coffee has announced the appointment of David Read as the company’s chairman. Read is joining the board of directors with over 50 years of experience in the food, drink and hospitality industry. The news follows a recent run of B2B new business wins that include The Langham, 1 Hotel…
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10 JanuaryPeople
The Pem names new head chef
Chef Sally Abé has announced the appointment of Jennifer Collins as head chef at The Pem, her signature restaurant at Conrad London St. James in the heart of Westminster. Collins joins from Kol restaurant in Marylebone, where she served as senior sous chef and gained valuable experience in British produce…
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9 JanuaryNews
Pizza Hut appoints new CMO
Pizza Hut UK, Ireland and France has expanded its leadership team by appointing Jana Ulaite as its new chief marketing officer (CMO). Ulaite brings a wealth of brand and marketing experience and will lead on ensuring brand strategy is at the forefront of marketing efforts to accelerate growth across the…
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9 JanuaryPeople
Elior UK appoints new director at Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Contract caterer Elior UK has announced the appointment of Amanda Brown as its new director of sales and marketing at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Brown joins with more than 20 years of experience within the hospitality industry, including strategic sales leadership roles in destination marketing, five-star hotels and premium venues across…
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Dec- 2023 -21 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/12/23
Gino D’Acampo is set to open a new restaurant and bar at INNSiDE by Melia Manchester in February after an £800k renovation. The design, crafted by renowned designer Bernard Carroll, promises Gino’s hallmark style with ambient lighting, marble tables, and brass finishes across the 200-seated space. The establishment will sport…
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18 DecemberNews
C&C Group appoints new CFO
C&C Group, a drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of Andrew Andrea as chief financial officer. Andrea will join C&C as CFO and executive director from 1 March 2024. His appointment follows…
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7 DecemberBreweries and Distilleries
Hydes Brewery appoints new GM at the Hornsmill
North West brewery and pub retailer Hydes Brewery has appointed Sam Self as the new general manager at its premium dining pub, the Hornsmill at Helsby. With almost 15 years of experience in the hospitality trade and having worked at managerial level in and around Merseyside and Cheshire, Self was…
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