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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Feb- 2023 -9 FebruaryCatering Companies
Sodexo appoints UK&I MD for energy and resources
Sodexo has announced the appointment of Ed Morrow as the new managing director of its energy and resources business in the UK and Ireland, following the promotion of Cunera Vlaar to lead Sodexo Netherlands. Morrow joined Sodexo in 2007 as finance director for energy and resources UK&I. Since then, he…
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2 FebruaryPeople
Hero Brands appoints new franchise director
Hero Brands has appointed Nil Naik as its new franchise director to help grow the group’s portfolio. Naik has over 20 years’ experience in Franchise Sales and Operations, having worked across a variety of franchise models including brands such as Domino’s Pizza, Papa Johns, Chaiiwala and Coffee Republic. In his…
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Jan- 2023 -27 JanuaryPeople
WatchHouse appoints first managing director
Coffee roaster WatchHouse has announced the appointment of Caroline Ottoy as the company’s first managing director, reporting directly to CEO and founder Roland Horne. Prior to her appointment, Ottoy was the head of operations at organic retailer, Planet Organic. Ottoy will be responsible for driving growth for the business by…
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26 JanuaryPeople
Hostmore chairman to step down
Hostmore has announced that its chairman and non-executive director, Gavin Manson, will be retiring at the end of the annual general meeting on 25 May 2023 to focus on his other executive commitments. As a result, the board has appointed Stephen Welker, a current non-executive director, has agreed to become…
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23 JanuaryFeatures
Heaven on earth: Heavenly Desserts’ international expansion
Catering Today sits down with Heavenly Desserts co-founder and managing director Yousif Aslam. He discusses the company’s 2022, its first Canadian store and future expansion plans. Could you just tell me a little bit about the history of the company? We opened our first store in Birmingham in 2008 and…
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23 JanuaryPeople
Gusto Italian appoints new head of Marketing
Gusto Italian has appointed Kat Schofield as its new head of Marketing, who will join the premium casual dining group in April. Appointed by CEO Matt Snell, Schofield joins from Revolution Bars Group where she currently leads brand marketing for Revolución de Cuba. In her new role, she will support…
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5 JanuaryRestaurants
The Savoy appoints new executive pastry chef
The Savoy has announced the appointment of Nicolas Houchet as its new executive pastry chef. Houchet joined the team from the culinary institute Le Cordon Bleu, where he led the pâtisserie team as deputy head of pastry. Prior to his appointment and his time at Le Cordon Bleu, he spent…
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Dec- 2022 -13 DecemberPeople
Q Catering appoints sales director as part of growth plan
Q Catering has appointed Caroline Martin as its new sales director as part of the company’s continued growth plan to turnover £20m by 2030. Martin, who stepped down from Kent Frozen Foods (KFF) as regional sales manager after 16 years at the company, will join Steve Clarke, Q Catering’s managing…
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12 DecemberPeople
Sarah Frankland heads up kitchen at Pennyhill Park
Sarah Frankland has been promoted to executive chef at Pennyhill Park, an Exclusive Collection property in Surrey. Frankland will oversee Hillfield Restaurant and Bar, the hotel’s hyperlocal dining destination, the Pastry and Bakery team, spa and al fresco dining for Themis and the Lily Pond Terrace, in-room dining, as well…
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Nov- 2022 -29 NovemberBusiness
Elior names education & healthcare MD
Elior has announced that Jo-Anne Robertson has been promoted to managing director of its education and healthcare division. Robertson joined Elior UK in 2008 as the operational and business lead for the defence multi-activity contracts in the south of England and was promoted in 2018 to managing director for Elior…
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