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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Dec- 2024 -17 DecemberNews
Pizza Express appoints new CFO
Pizza Express has announced the appointment of Colin Elliot as the new chief financial officer, commencing the role in the new year. Elliot is currently a managing director at investment real estate firm CBRE, a position he has had since 2019. He has a proven record working for UK multisite…
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2 DecemberPeople
Wingstop UK appoints first CMO
Wingstop UK has announced the appointment of Dirujan Sabesan, who joins as the QSR chain’s first chief marketing officer. In his new role, Sabesan will oversee Wingstop UK’s creative marketing strategy during its next era of growth, alongside a new in-house team of five specialists, spanning creative, social media and…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberRestaurants
Royal Shakespeare Company appoints new head chef
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced the appointment of James Eaves as its new head chef. Chef Eaves brings extensive expertise having started his career as an apprentice chef at De Vere Hotels and Restaurants’ Manor House Hotel meaning he has close ties to Stratford-upon-Avon. He has also held…
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26 NovemberRestaurants
Prezzo appoints new CMO
Prezzo has announced the appointment of Mark McCulloch, founder and CEO at Supersonic INC, as its new chief marketing officer on a fractional basis. McCulloch will work closely with CEO James Brown to drive the brand’s strategy and revitalise its position. He brings with him over 20 years of experience,…
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20 NovemberCatering Companies
BM Caterers appoint new head of wine
BM Caterers has announced the appointment of Marie Phalippou to the newly created role of head of wine. Phalippou will oversee the group’s wine programme and support key initiatives related to wine education, sourcing and client engagement. She will also work with the culinary team to provide wine pairings that…
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18 NovemberNews
Royal Shakespeare Company appoints new head chef to restaurant
The Royal Shakespeare Company has appointed James Eaves as new head chef who will launch new menus at the destination’s restaurant. With close ties to Stratford-upon-Avon, Eaves brings extensive expertise, a commitment to culinary excellence, and an “inspiring” record of community service to his new role. Eaves’ culinary journey began…
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11 NovemberPeople
The Revel Collective reveals new board structure
The Revel Collective has outlined its new board structure, as non-executive directors Jemima Bird and William Tuffy will not seek re-election at the bar group’s annual general meeting scheduled for 3 December. News comes as The Revel Collective completed its recent equity fundraise and the restructuring plan. Following the AGM,…
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Oct- 2024 -30 OctoberPeople
Hydes appoints general manager of The Nursery Inn
Hydes Brewery has announced the appointment of Jordan Nolan as the new general manager of The Nursery Inn, a popular community pub in Stockport. Nolan joins just as the pub has reopened following a £250k refurbishment. With over 12 years of hospitality experience across Greater Manchester and the north west,…
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29 OctoberCatering Companies
BM Caterers appoints new ESG project manager
BM Caterers has announced the appointment of Elisabeth Ortiz Kuefler as ESG project manager, a newly-created role. Kuefler will take on a key leadership role in driving BM’s sustainability and social impact initiatives, and support the company on its journey to becoming B Corp Certified. She will focus on further…
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29 OctoberNews
Stonegate appoints new CMO
Stonegate has announced that Kay Bartlett will join the group as chief marketing officer (CMO). Bartlett is currently CMO at Wagamama and brings with her a wealth of experience in marketing, brand, digital and loyalty. He will officially join the Stonegate team in February. Stonegate has also announced a second…
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