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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Jul- 2023 -28 JulyPeople
The Silver Birch appoints new GM
Chiswick restaurant, The Silver Birch, has announced the appointment of Thomas Proden as the venue’s new general manager. A seasoned hospitality management professional, Proden will take over the role with more than 15 years of experience in customer relations, team leadership, and business development. According to Proden, his passion for…
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17 JulyCatering Companies
Savore secures ‘major’ contract and appoints new non-exec chair
Savore, London’s independent workplace dining provider, launched by chef-turned-operator Dan Kelly, has won its first contract, secured further finance to develop, and strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a non-executive chairman, Mark Philpott. New to London’s workplace dining scene, Savore has won a five-year contract with a global…
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14 JulyAnalysis
Analysis: Domino’s Pizza Group Welcomes Andrew Rennie as New CEO: A Look at the Implications
Domino’s Pizza Group, a prominent force in the UK’s fast-food market, recently announced the appointment of Andrew Rennie as its new chief executive officer, effective from August 7. The move is significant for the company, given Rennie’s extensive experience with Domino’s global system and his previous successes as a multi-unit…
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12 JulyRestaurants
Wagamama shareholder calls for chairman to be replaced
Irenic Capital Management, minority shareholder in The Restaurant Group which owns Wagamama, has called on the board of the company to replace chair Ken Hanna. Irenic, which owns a shareholding of 2.6% in TRG, wants Hanna replaced due to his “documented disregard for the best interests of all shareholders”. Alongside…
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10 JulyCatering Companies
Compass Group receives Living Wage Champion Award
Compass Group UK and Ireland has won the Living Wage Champion Award in the Recognised Service Provider Category at the Living Wage Foundation annual awards. Compass has secured the recognition for its leadership in advancing the real Living Wage within its own industry and its client network, since becoming a…
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Jun- 2023 -22 JuneNews
Nando’s launches school leaver programme in 200 sites
Nando’s has announced the launch of its school leaver programme, offering level 2 apprenticeships at over 200 of its restaurants across England as part of its ongoing commitment to invest in promoting and providing careers in the hospitality sector. The programme, eligible to school leavers and young people over the…
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13 JuneRestaurants
Brasserie Bar Co rebrands to Heartwood Collection
Brasserie Bar Co will be rebranding to Heartwood Collection, marking its strategy and evolution into becoming a freehold pub company with a brasserie division. As a result of this move, one of the group’s brands, White Brasserie Company, will become Heartwood Inns effective from 6 July. News of the rebrand…
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7 JuneRestaurants
TGI Fridays operator sees Q1 sales slide 3%
TGI Fridays operator Hostmore has revealed a 3% drop in like-for-like sales in the 22 weeks ended 4 June 2023, down from a 1% decline in the first 16 weeks of the year. The group maintains that like-for-like revenue and total revenue for the period remains “broadly consistent” with the…
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7 JuneCatering Companies
BM appoints new operations manager
BM Caterers has appointed Alice Loose as its new operations manager. Reporting to operations director Ian Kingston, her new role involves managing a diverse portfolio of client contracts and working with onsite managers to ensure teams are operationally compliant and working efficiently in partnership with clients. Loose worked in restaurants…
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5 JuneNews
Hostmore appoints new non-executive director
Hostmore Group has recently announced the appointment of Helena Feltham as an independent non-executive director. Feltham has over 30 years of experience in consumer facing and people leadership roles. She has recently served as the interim non-executive chair of Ted Baker Plc, where she had also been senior independent director…
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