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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Nov- 2022 -17 NovemberPeople
Soho House CEO steps down
Nick Jones, the CEO and board director of Membership Collective Group (MCG), the group known for managing the member’s club Soho House, has announced his intention to step down from his role and transition to founder. The news comes following talks between Jones and executive director Ron Burkle have had…
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3 NovemberPeople
Arc Inspirations appoints Mike Tye as chairman
Arc Inspirations has appointed hospitality sector veteran and leader Mike Tye as chairman, and he will support the senior team, led by CEO and co-founder Martin Wolstencroft, in the on-going development of the business. In his new role, Tye will work alongside the team as the group plans for a…
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2 NovemberCatering Companies
Sodexo unveils new strategy plan to target growth
Global catering company Sodexo has reportedly laid out its 2025 strategic plan today (2 November) to generate “sustainable, profitable growth” and to create value for its shareholders and its stakeholders. The group reports that its strategy to “refocus and accelerate” is based on three things; to refocus on food services…
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Oct- 2022 -27 OctoberRestaurants
Creams appoints new CEO
Creams has appointed Everett Fieldgate as its new CEO as the company enters its next stage of growth both internationally and in the UK. Othman Shoukat will remain as managing director until the end of year for a smooth transition before stepping down from the day-to-day running of the business.…
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24 OctoberNews
Rishi Sunak to become next PM
Rishi Sunak is set to become the next leader of the Conservative party and the UK prime minister after becoming the sole candidate to surpass the threshold of 100 votes. Penny Mordaunt announced she was withdrawing from the race only minutes before the nominations deadline at 14:00 BST today (24…
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20 OctoberGovernment
Liz Truss steps down as prime minister
Liz Truss has announced that she is standing as prime minister after a turbulent week for the government, just six weeks after taking up the premiership. The statement of her resignation was made at 13:30pm today (20 October) following a meeting between Truss and Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the…
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19 OctoberFood and Drink
Just Eat returns to profit despite orders slump
Just Eat Takeaway.com has announced it has returned to profitability in Q3, reporting a positive adjusted EBITDA, despite reporting a marked decline in total orders. While its return to profitability was materially ahead of prior guidance, total orders were down by 11%, falling from 265.8 million to 235.3 million in…
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19 OctoberFood and Drink
Cairn Group appoints new director of F&B operations
Newcastle-based Cairn Group has announced the appointment of David Ladd as the company’s director of food and beverage operations to oversee its portfolio of standalone restaurants and bars. It is reported that Ladd joins from Bar Soba Group where he headed the Pan Asian brand and was responsible for an…
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14 OctoberPeople
Comptoir Group appoints new CEO
Comptoir Group, the owner of Comptoir Libanais, has appointed Nick Ayerst as CEO effective from 17 October 2022. Ayerst brings more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry to the role and was previously managing director of Leon, where he joined in 2020 to help restructure its operational model.…
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4 OctoberPeople
McDonald’s appoints new independent director
McDonald’s has announced the appointment of Kareem Daniel as an independent director of the board, effective 1 October 2022. Daniel currently serves as chairman of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution at The Walt Disney Company. He is responsible for driving the overall growth and profitability of Disney’s global media businesses,…
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