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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Nov- 2023 -21 NovemberPeople
Liberation Group adds Pubs MD to its board
Liberation Group has announced the appointment of Jayson Perfect, the company’s managing director of pubs, to its board of directors. Perfect first joined the group in 2017 as the managing director of UK managed pubs, before progressing his role to encompass firstly the Channel Islands followed by the tenanted division…
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17 NovemberPeople
Marston’s appoints new CEO
Marston’s has announced the appointment of Justin Platt as the new incoming CEO, who will take up the role from 10 January 2024. The news comes after the current CEO Andrew Andrea has agreed with the board that he will step down from his role with immediate effect. Andrew, who…
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14 NovemberPeople
Soho House and Co appoints new COO
Soho House has announced the appointment of Tom Collins to the role of chief operating officer, where he will report to CEO Andrew Carnie. The announcement comes in the form of a promotion for Collins, who was previously the group’s UK, Europe and Asia managing director. Collins first joined the…
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7 NovemberPeople
SSP Group appoints new chief people officer
SSP Group has announced the appointment of Ann-Marie Murphy as its new chief people officer. She joins from The Gym Group, where she was chief operations officer. She has been with the gym operator since 2018, initially in the role of director of people and development. She was later promoted…
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1 NovemberPeople
CORD by Le Cordon Bleu appoints new executive chef
CORD, the first fine dining restaurant by Le Cordon Bleu, has announced the appointment of Karl O’Dell as its new executive chef, as well as a new team of hospitality professionals. O’Dell, who recently competed as a finalist in ‘National Chef of the Year 2023”, will spearhead a brigade of…
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Oct- 2023 -25 OctoberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations appoints new people and culture director
Arc Inspirations has announced the appointment of Lee Woolley as its new people and culture director. Woolley, brings a wealth of knowledge with over 30 years of experience within the hospitality industry. Having started his career as a qualified chef, Woolley quickly progressed to General Manager at Scottish and Newcastle…
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24 OctoberPeople
The Goring Hotel appoints new F&B director
London luxury hotel, The Goring, has announced the appointment of Jeet Chauhan as its new director of food and beverage. Chauhan joins with over 14 years of experience within food and beverage, and will be in charge of culinary offerings and beverages served in The Dining Room, The Goring Cocktail…
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16 OctoberRestaurants
Creams Cafe appoints new COO
Creams Cafe has announced the appointment of Oliver Rodbard as its new chief operating officer, as the company heads for international expansion. Rodbard brings over 16 years of experience gleaned in the food and hospitality industry within franchise models. He joins Creams Cafe from Soul Foods Group, a global franchisee…
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11 OctoberNews
Greene King appoints new director for Metro business
Greene King has announced the appointment of Zoe Bowley to oversee the Metropolitan Pub Company (Metro). Bowley has been appointed for a nine-month period to develop the Metro business and customer proposition as well as to run its Crafted Pub business. She will join the business on 16 October and…
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3 OctoberPeople
Lexington Catering MD joins Elior’s UK leadership team
Leading contract caterer Elior UK has announced the appointment of Matt Wood, the managing director of Lexington Catering, to its UK leadership team. Lexington Catering is Elior UK’s corporate catering specialist, which provides premium catering and hospitality services for organisations and independent schools predominantly in London. Wood said: “It is…
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