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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Sep- 2023 -28 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 28/09/23
The former COO of Greene King, Richard Lewis, is set to become the new CEO of RedCat Pub Company, succeeding Phil Birbeck starting from 2 October. Lewis, with extensive experience in the retail and pub sectors, joined Greene King in 2011 and became COO in 2017. Prior to that, he…
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15 SeptemberNews
Former Starbucks CEO steps down from board
Starbucks has announced that Howard Schultz, the company’s modern-day founder and chairman emeritus, has stepped down from the board of directors as part of a planned transition. Schultz, who previously stepped down as CEO in March of this year, said: “As I reflect on my 41 years with the company,…
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8 SeptemberNews
The Restaurant Group chairman to step down
The Restaurant Group has announced that the company’s chairman, Ken Hanna, has decided to step down due to personal reasons. The board will now initiate a comprehensive search process to identify a new chairman and will update the market as and when appropriate. Hanna will remain with TRG as chairman…
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6 SeptemberRestaurants
Wolseley Hospitality Group appoints new operations director
Wolseley Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Simon King as its new operations director. Kings has worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years and started his career at The Ritz Hotel, London. He has held several senior roles at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, Danny Meyers USHG, Fat Duck…
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5 SeptemberNews
BrewDog appoints new COO
BrewDog has appointed James Arrow as its new chief operating officer in a global role reporting to CEO and co-founder James Watt. Arrow joins BrewDog from Boots Opticians, one of the leading opticians in the UK with over 500 stores and part of the wider international division of Walgreens Boots…
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Aug- 2023 -25 AugustCatering Companies
Searcys and Benugo partner with Alva
Searcys and its sister brand Benugo, have partnered with The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). Both teams will provide ALVA members with industry insight, thought leadership and benchmarking initiatives to support its members in continuing to develop and enhance its visitor experience. Searcys and Benugo have almost 200 years…
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24 AugustPeople
Tortilla appoints new director to board
Tortilla has announced that Keith Down will join its board as a non-executive director, with effect from today (24 August). The Mexican chain said Down brings a wealth of leadership experience gained across a broad range of consumer-focused businesses. He has held senior positions at companies operating across a wide…
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18 AugustPeople
Loungers appoints new Cosy Club MD
The operator of Cosy Club and Brightside brands, Loungers, has announced the appointment of Lucy Knowles as the new managing director of Cosy Club effective from September. Prior to her appointment, Knowles was the managing director of London-based bar chain Corney and Barrow, later joining SSP as group marketing director. …
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17 AugustPeople
Subway appoints new senior leadership team
Subway has announced the appointment of Douglas Fry as its new president of North America, Carrie Walsh as its new president of EMEA, and Mike Kehoe as the group’s new chief development officer. This comes as the fast food chain’s former president of North America, Trevor Haynes, announced he will…
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16 AugustPeople
Domino’s director steps down
Domino’s has announced that Usman Nabi has informed the board of his decision to step down as a director of the company with immediate effect this week. He initially joined the board of the Domino’s Pizza Group in November 2019. Since then, he has played an important role in supporting…
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