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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Mar- 2019 -28 MarchCatering Companies
Kellogg’s appoints new finance and HR bosses
Kellogg’s has announced it has appointed two new senior leaders as a result of internal moves at the Manchester-headquartered cereal and snacks manufacturer. Jon Akehurst takes up the reigns as finance director for Kellogg’s in the UK and Ireland from Mars Petcare’s Crown Pet Foods where he was head finance…
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20 MarchRestaurants
Jonathan Peters appointed CFO of the Ivy Collection
The Ivy Collection has announced the appointment of Jonathan Peters as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Peters joins from AIM listed Everyman Media Group, where he has been CFO for the last four years. He will replace Dominic Wilkinson who has been in the role since January last year.…
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18 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Patisserie Valerie accounts reveal £94m ‘black hole’
Bakery chain Patisserie Valerie’s consolidated accounts were overstated by £94m, figures released by audit firm KPMG has revealed. KPMG were appointed administrators for the company which collapsed after fraudulent activities were discovered within its accounts. This overstatement of assets is more than double of what was first estimated. Severe misreporting…
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Feb- 2019 -21 FebruaryVenues & Properties
Sofitel London Heathrow appoints new executive chef
Sofitel London Heathrow has announced the appointment of Carl Stockenström as executive head chef, with a remit that includes overseeing the hotel’s four food and beverage outlets, including its 3 AA Rosette French fine dining restaurant La Belle Epoque. With over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Stockenström joins…
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12 FebruaryPubs and Bars
InterContinental London at the O2 appoints bars manager
InterContinental London at the O2, managed and operated by the Arora Group, has announced the appointment of Nelson Bernardes as bars manager for its Eighteen Sky Bar and Clipper Bar. Bernardes joins InterContinental London, the O2 with more than 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. His previous roles include…
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Jan- 2019 -24 JanuaryBeverages
Former Carlsberg CEO appointed to Quintessential Brands
International spirits company, Quintessential Brands, has appointed James Lousada as managing director of its international commercial products arm, Quintessential Brands Spirit Solutions. The firm said the appointment of Lousada, who has over 20 years’ experience in the industry running UK and European drinks companies, is indicative of the its ambitions…
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21 JanuaryVenues & Properties
Youngest head chef in hotel’s history appointed at Corse Lawn House
Multi award-winning Gloucestershire hotel, Corse Lawn House has announced the appointment of new head chef, Chris Monk. At the age of 27, Monk is the youngest head chef in the hotel’s 40 year history, and it was at this hotel that he began his culinary career as he trained there…
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2 JanuaryPeople
Casual Dining Group makes senior management change whilst adding new courses
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has further developed its earning and development programme with the addition of new courses in partnership with UK universities, following the promotion of Claire Clarke to group HR director. Previously the people director, Clarke is now responsible for overseeing all strategic HR decisions across CDG. The…
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Dec- 2018 -21 DecemberPeople
De Vere Latimer Estate appoints new executive chef
De Vere Latimer Estate has announced the appointment of executive chef Noel Busby, who will be responsible for corporate meeting and event catering as well as leisure dining at the hotel. Having begun his career in Rocco Forte Hotels, Busby has over 30 years’ experience within the hospitality industry and…
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11 DecemberPeople
Greene King’s Rooney Anand appointed chairman of Casual Dining Group
Restaurant operator Casual Dining Group (CDG) has announced the appointment of Rooney Anand as its new chairman effective from December, replacing Martin Robinson who stepped down from his role after four years. Anand has been chief executive officer of pub company Greene King for 14 years and is stepping down…
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