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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Aug- 2023 -24 AugustPeople
Tortilla appoints new director to boardย
Tortilla has announced that Keith Down will join its board as a non-executive director, with effect from today (24 August).ย The Mexican chain said Down brings a wealth of leadership experience gained across a broad range of consumer-focused businesses.ย 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.ย Prior to her appointment, Knowles was the managing director of London-based bar chain Corney and Barrow, later joining SSP as group marketing director.ย …
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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 groupโs new chief development officer.ย This comes as the fast food chainโs former president of North America, Trevor Haynes, announced he will…
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16 AugustPeople
Dominoโs director steps down
Dominoโs 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.ย He initially joined the board of the Dominoโs Pizza Group in November 2019.ย Since then, he has played an important role in supporting…
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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 venueโs new general manager.ย 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.ย According to Proden, his passion for…
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17 JulyCatering Companies
Savore secures โmajorโ contract and appoints new non-exec chair
Savore, Londonโs 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 Londonโs 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
Dominoโs Pizza Group, a prominent force in the UKโs 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 Dominoโs 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 โdocumented disregard for the best interests of all shareholdersโ. 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
Nandoโs launches school leaver programme in 200 sites
Nandoโs 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.ย ย The programme, eligible to school leavers and young people over the…
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