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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Sep- 2022 -27 SeptemberPeople
Domino’s appoints Elias Diaz Sese as interim CEO
Domino’s Pizza Group has announced that Elias Diaz Sese, currently a non-executive director of Domino’s, will become chief executive officer (CEO) on an interim basis, effective 10 October 2022. Sese will work closely with outgoing CEO, Dominic Paul, to facilitate a “smooth” transition. Based in the UK, he brings over…
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23 SeptemberFood and Drink
Bennett Hay appoints new culinary director
Bespoke catering services company, Bennett Hay, has announced the appointment of Candice Webber as the group’s new culinary director, a senior role in the operator’s leadership team. In her new role, Webber will focus on food and drink, and head its culinary department. She will also be responsible for developing…
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16 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Stonegate Group launches new L&D programme
Pub company, the Stonegate Group, has launched a new development programme across its management team named ‘Future Leaders’, which aims to “inspire a new generation of leaders” from within its organisation. It is reported that the programme will see the group’s delegates, from across the company, work their way through…
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14 SeptemberNews
Inflation falls in August but remains near 40-year high
UK inflation eased slightly in August to 9.9%, down from 10.1% in July, but remains near a 40-year high as prices continue to rise, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). On a monthly basis, CPI rose by 0.5% in August 2022, compared with a…
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5 SeptemberTrade Associations
UKH urges new PM to ‘act quickly and decisively’ to save sector
UKHospitality has urged the new prime minister to act “quickly and decisively” in order to save the sector in the face of increasing costs due to the energy crisis. The news comes as Liz Truss was confirmed as the new prime minister after beating former chancellor Rishi Sunak in the…
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5 SeptemberFood and Drink
Bord Bia appoints new CEO
The Irish food board, Bord Bia, has announced the appointment of Jim O’Toole as its new CEO, effective from 1 November, when Michael Murphy will return to his position as director of organisation and industry talent. It is reported that O’Toole is the current CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM),…
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2 SeptemberPeople
Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as new CEO
Starbucks has announced that Laxman Narasimhan will become the company’s next chief executive officer (CEO) and a member of the Starbucks board of directors, joining as incoming CEO on October 1 2022. Narasimhan will relocate from London to the Seattle area and will work closely with Howard Schultz, interim CEO,…
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Aug- 2022 -30 AugustBreweries and Distilleries
Pubs and brewers warn of closures amid energy price cap rise
Business leaders from across the brewing and pub industry have signed an open letter to the Government and leadership candidates warning small businesses will close and jobs will be lost if immediate action isn’t taken on energy bills for businesses. The most recent letter, sent on 26 August, signed by…
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23 AugustPeople
McDonald’s appoints three new directors
McDonald’s has announced the appointment of Anthony Capuano, Jennifer Taubert, and Amy Weaver as directors to the board, effective 1 October, as Sheila A. Penrose retires from the role on 30 September after 15 years. Capuano is the CEO of Marriott International, and he brings experience in real estate and…
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16 AugustPubs and Bars
Hospitality bodies call for ‘urgent action’ on pub staff shortages
“Urgent action” is needed on staff shortages in pubs amid new employment figures being released, according to Hospitality bodies BBPA and UKH. In the latest figures, The ONS found that the number of job vacancies dropped for the first time since 2020, falling to 1.274 million, a decrease of 19,800…
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