Leadership
We spotlight leadership across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from executive appointments and strategic decision-making to crisis management and cultural change. This gathers our reporting on the individuals and teams shaping the direction of restaurant groups, pub chains, catering companies, and food-led businesses. Whether you’re a founder scaling up, an F&B director guiding brand evolution, or an operator navigating market headwinds, our leadership coverage explores what effective management looks like in a fast-changing industry, with real-world lessons for decision-makers at every level.
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Nov- 2025 -4 NovemberPeople
Rocket Food names Charlie Grant Peterkin as managing director
Luxury caterer Rocket Food has appointed Charlie Grant Peterkin as managing director as the company expands with the launch of a new workplace dining venture. Grant Peterkin has been with Rocket for more than 20 years, most recently as commercial director.ย He previously served as director of sales and marketing…
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Oct- 2025 -28 OctoberCatering Companies
Compass expands UK&I executive team with senior appointments
Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced a series of senior appointments to its executive team as the food and support services provider targets further growth and enhanced client delivery. The changes include the appointment of David Turner as chief technology officer, alongside new roles for Charlie Brown, Karl Atkins…
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27 OctoberPeople
Tortilla chair Emma Woods to step down at end of 2025
Tortilla Mexican Grill has announced that non-executive chair Emma Woods will step down from the role at the end of 2025. Woods joined Tortillaโs board four years ago. Her tenure has seen growth in the UK and the start of its European expansion, including the conversion of Fresh Burritos stores…
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23 OctoberPeople
Inn Collection Group CEO Sean Donkin to step down
The Inn Collection Group has revealed that chief executive Sean Donkin will step down from his role by the end of the year after more than 15 years with the business.ย In a statement, the company said: โAfter many years of loyal service, Sean Donkin has decided to explore opportunities…
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20 OctoberRestaurants
Yavuz Pehlivanlar named CEO of newly formed Hakkasan Group
Mohari Hospitality has appointed Yavuz Pehlivanlar as chief executive of the newly established Hakkasan Group, which brings together the Hakkasan, Yauatcha, Ling Ling and Sake No Hana restaurant brands. Pehlivanlar will lead the groupโs international growth and oversee brand development across its portfolio of 22 restaurants in cities including London,…
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16 OctoberCatering Companies
Levy appoints chair to drive European expansion
Levy UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Richard Thompson as chair in a newly created role aimed at supporting the companyโs next phase of growth and expansion across Europe. The business, which provides food and hospitality services at sports and entertainment venues and is part of Compass Group,…
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15 OctoberRestaurants
Honest Burgers returns to profit amid strong sales and cost control
Honest Burgers has reported a return to profitability for the year to 26 January 2025, supported by strong like-for-like sales growth and tighter cost management. The restaurant group posted an operating profit of ยฃ3m for the 52-week period, compared with a ยฃ1m operating loss in the previous year. Turnover rose…
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13 OctoberPeople
Chaiiwala appoints new COO
Chaiiwala has appointed Ben Clayton as its chief operating officer. Clayton joins Chaiiwala from Splendid Restaurants โ part of Splendid Hospitality Group โ where he served as managing director. On a franchised basis, Splendid Restaurants operates 38 KFC restaurants across the north and northeast of England.ย Under his leadership, Splendid…
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3 OctoberPeople
CRG appoints Hashim Hussain as director of operations
Birmingham-based hospitality brand City Restaurant Group (CRG) has appointed Hashim Hussain as director of operations.ย Hussainโs appointment comes as the group looks to strengthen its growth strategy across its portfolio, which includes Afrikana Kitchen, Mowchi and BonBird. Hussain has more than 15 yearsโ experience in operational leadership and has overseen…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberRestaurants
Wingstop UK sales and profits rise amid โrecordโ FY24
Wingstop UK has announced that both revenues and profit rose in the nine months to 29 December 2024, as the group welcomed โrecordโ results bolstered by a growing estate. Over the period, its revenues rose from ยฃ84.7m to ยฃ125m, while operating profit rose from ยฃ4.1m to ยฃ13.7m. The group opened…
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