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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Oct- 2024 -3 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Blank Street Coffee UK turnover leaps 517% in first full year
New York-based coffee chain Blank Street Coffee has reported that UK turnover rose sharply by 517% to £11.4m ($15.2m) in the year ended 31 December 2023. Group revenues in the UK were also higher than the £1.9m ($2.3m) generated in its first six months in the market. According to its…
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Sep- 2024 -26 SeptemberPeople
Prezzo appoints former Brewdog CEO to lead recovery plan
Prezzo has reportedly appointed former Brewdog chief executive James Brown as its new CEO, as part of its post-collapse recovery plan, Sky News has reported. Meanwhile, former Prezzo CEO, Dean Challenger, will also rejoin the group as chief financial officer. Having served in a range of leadership roles at Brewdog…
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26 SeptemberBusiness
Buzzworks to create over 60 new roles in Edinburgh
Scotland-based hospitality group Buzzworks is set to create more than 60 new jobs in the Edinburgh area. The news comes after Buzzworks revealed plans to open a Lido café, bar and restaurant in Musselburgh this winter, following on from the success of sister venues already operating in Troon and Prestwick.…
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10 SeptemberPeople
Revolution Bars Group appoints new non-exec chairman
Revolution Bars Group has announced the appointment of Luke Johnson to its board as non-executive chairman, following the retirement of Keith Edelman, who has held the role since February 2015. A well-known entrepreneur and investor, Johnson first established himself in the hospitality industry as chairman of and significant investor in…
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 30/08/24
Revolution Bars Group has completed its fundraising and restructuring plan, which is set to go ahead as planned next week (3 September). The plan, which was launched on 31 May, will enable the company to restructure certain of its liabilities. The board expects the plan to deliver a significant annualised…
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30 AugustEducation
HOSPA Professional Development sees 20% increase in learners
HOSPA Professional Development has revealed that learner enrolment on its courses is up 20% in 2024 when compared with the previous year. The company stated that this underscores the growing recognition within the hospitality industry of the critical importance of ongoing professional development. The growth in enrolment comes as HOSPA…
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20 AugustCafes and Coffee Shops
Thomas Kelly joins Espresso House as CEO
Espresso House, the premium café and coffee brand in the Nordics, has announced the appointment of Thomas Kelly as its new group chief executive officer, starting from September 2024. The news comes after Honest Burgers promoted Kelly from CEO to chair within a year’s time. Kelly will remain chair while…
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15 AugustRestaurants
Honest Burgers CEO appointed as group chair
Honest Burgers has announced that CEO Thomas Kelly will assume the role of chair from next month. The news comes after Kelly was appointed as CEO in January 2024 following the departure of Frank Hayes. In his new role, Kelly will steer the board through the next phase of the…
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14 AugustPeople
Elior UK appoints chief information officer
Contract catering company, Elior UK, has announced the appointment of Laura Kendrick to the role of chief information officer. She joins the group from IPG Mediabrands, where she led IT and technology for the EMEA region, and was also responsible for bringing together the UK and European IT teams to…
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14 AugustPeople
Starbucks appoints Chipotle boss as new CEO
Starbucks has announced the appointment of Brian Niccol to the role of chairman and CEO, effective from 9 September this year. The news comes as Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down from his role as CEO and as a member of the board with immediate effect. In the meantime, CFO Rachel…
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