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- 2025 -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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26 SeptemberRestaurants
The Barbary Notting Hill names Ian Coogan as head chef
The Barbary Notting Hill has appointed Ian Coogan as head chef, drawing on more than 20 years of experience in leading New York restaurants. Coogan, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, began his career at Eleven Madison Park under chefs Kerry Heffernan and Daniel Humm before moving to the…
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23 SeptemberPeople
Wingstop UK unveils two senior appointments
Wingstop UK has announced two new appointments to its leadership team as the business continues its expansion. Diego Martinho joins as head of delivery, leading Wingstop UKโs delivery channels, including aggregator partnerships, direct-to-consumer delivery, and click and collect across its restaurant estate.ย The group said Martinho will โelevate the customer…
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17 SeptemberPeople
New World Trading Company appoints Amber Wood as CEO
Pub and restaurant group The New World Trading Company (NWTC) has promoted Amber Wood to chief executive officer. Wood joined NWTC in 2023 as chief operating officer and previously spent eight years at Loungers plc, where she was managing director of the Cosy Club brand. The group has also appointed…
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16 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Punch Pubs reshapes leadership as part of growth strategy
Punch Pubs and Co has announced changes to its leadership team as part of its strategy to drive growth and pursue its goal of becoming a โfive-star pub companyโ. Steve Worrall has been appointed to the newly created role of group projects director. He will establish a project management office…
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10 SeptemberFood and Drink
KFC franchisee Gastronomy to more than double restaurant count
KFC franchise partner Gastronomy has signed a deal to more than double the number of KFC restaurants over the next five years, adding more than 50 restaurants to its portfolio. Backed by HSBC, Gastronomy will grow to over 100 KFC restaurants across the UK by 2030. The new openings will…
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9 SeptemberRestaurants
Burger and Lobster operating profit hits ยฃ2m in 2024
Burger and Lobster has revealed that its UK operating profit rose ยฃ0.2m up to ยฃ2m for the year ended 29 December 2024. Alongside this, its UK restaurantsโ sales amounted to ยฃ32.3m, delivering an EBITDA of 10%. However, the companyโs UK turnover fell to ยฃ34.1m, down from ยฃ36.1m the previous year,…
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5 SeptemberPeople
Buzzworks appoints new food director to lead chef development
Scottish hospitality operator Buzzworks has announced the appointment of David Bell as director of food, with a remit to strengthen the companyโs culinary standards, chef training and sustainable practices. Bell, originally from Edinburgh, has more than 20 years of experience in senior kitchen and food development roles across the UK.…
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4 SeptemberCatering Companies
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection appoints new director of sustainability
Oak View Group (OVG) International, parent company Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC), has announced the appointment of Clare Clark as director of sustainability. Clark most recently served as head of sustainability at CH&CO, where she was recognised as Planet Markโs 2023 Sustainability Game Changer. She has also held roles at the…
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