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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Apr- 2023 -20 AprilPeople
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club appoints F&B manager
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club in Forest Row, East Sussex, has announced the appointment of Bruno Ribeiro as the new food and beverage manager with immediate effect. Ribeiro joins the venue with 18 years of experience in hotels and fine dining, and will be responsible for providing strong leadership…
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3 AprilPubs and Bars
Greene King Pub Partners appoints new MD
Greene King Pub Partners has announced the appointment of Dan Robinson as its new managing director. Robinson will officially start his new role on the week commencing 3 April and will hold overall responsibility for the Pub Partners business unit within Greene King. He has been a Greene King employee…
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Feb- 2023 -27 FebruaryTrade Associations
UKH Scotland calls for pause and review of deposit return scheme
UKHospitality Scotland is calling for the immediate pause and review of the deposit return scheme, citing that it is โmarredโ by insufficient preparation.ย The news comes as Scotland is now in the middle of a leadership contest to find a replacement for Nicola Sturgeon, as UKH urges all candidates to…
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9 FebruaryPeople
Various Eateries poaches RedCat CFO
Various Eateries is set to appoint Sharon Badelek as chief financial officer (CFO), with effect from 1 April 2023. Badelek has a career spanning more than 30 years, having held financial leadership positions at several high-profile leisure and hospitality businesses. Most recently, she was CFO of RedCat Pub Company, where…
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9 FebruaryCatering Companies
Sodexo appoints UK&I MD for energy and resources
โSodexo 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.ย 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.ย Naik has over 20 yearsโ 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.ย ย 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 companyโs 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.ย 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.ย 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 Dessertsโ international expansion
Catering Today sits down with Heavenly Desserts co-founder and managing director Yousif Aslam. He discusses the companyโs 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 Revoluciรณn de Cuba.ย In her new role, she will support…
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