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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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryCatering Companies
Houston and Hawkes appoints new sales director
Independent catering company Houston and Hawkes has announced the appointment of Jessica Burgess as its new sales director. She joins from a senior sales role at BaxterStorey, bringing over 12 years of experience in operations and business development within the foodservice and hospitality sector. In her new role, Burgess will…
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27 JanuaryFood and Drink
SSP Group names incoming CFO
The operator of F&B sites in travel locations, SSP Group, has announced that Geert Verellen will join in early April 2025 as CFO designate, following deputy chief executive and CFO Jonathan Daviesโ intention to retire.ย Davies has been the group chief financial officer of SSP since its original formation within…
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24 JanuaryFood and Drink
KFC UK and Ireland names new general manager
KFC UK and Ireland has named Rob Swain as the new general manager for the UK and Ireland business, effective 1 March 2025. Swain will be replacing Meg Farren, who is being promoted to president of North America for Yum! Brandsโ sister brand Taco Bell. He joins as general manager…
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13 JanuaryRestaurants
Three Chimneys appoints new head chef
The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye has appointed Paul Green as its new head chef to lead its kitchen teams. Green has over 20 yearsโ international experience under the mentorship of some of the UKโs most acclaimed chefs, including Simon Rogan, Michael Smith, Martin Wishart and Adam Reid.…
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13 JanuaryRestaurants
Various Eateries appoints new CEO
Various Eateries, the owner, developer and operator of restaurant, clubhouse and hotel sites, has announced the appointment of Mark Loughborough as chief executive officer, effective 20 January 2025. Loughborough brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including most recently 14 years at Young & Co Brewery PLC,…
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3 JanuaryCatering Companies
CH&CO CEO recognised in His Majesty The Kingโs New Year Honours List
CEO of catering firm CH&CO, Bill Toner, has been awarded an MBE for services to the Hospitality Sector in His Majesty The Kingโs New Year Honours List 2025. Toner has been awarded an MBE in recognition of his โillustriousโ career and his โoutstandingโ contribution to the hospitality industry. From his…
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Dec- 2024 -23 DecemberFood and Drink
Wingstop UK sells majority stake to Sixth Street
US private equity firm Sixth Street has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lemon Pepper Holdings, the UK arm of Wingstop. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed but according to City AM the value of the deal is at least the ยฃ400m asking price.…
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17 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 17/12/24
Sales of pints in December could generate turnover of around ยฃ1.4bn, says the BBPA. This comes as the association believes that almost 300 million pints could be sold in pubs in December. As a result, the beer and pub sector is expected to pour a total of ยฃ3.3bn in GVA…
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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.ย Elliot is currently a managing director at investment real estate firm CBRE, a position he has had since 2019.ย He has a proven record working for UK multisite…
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11 DecemberCatering Companies
SSP plans IPO in India of Travel Food Services Limited
Travel caterer SSP Group has announced the planned initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services Limited in India, in conjunction with its joint venture partner, K Hospitality Corp. Subject to regulatory approvals, the pricing and completion of the IPO is targeted to be in spring 2025. It comes as…
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