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.

  • Jun- 2022 -
    29 June
    PeopleWhitbread names Domino’s boss as new CEO

    Whitbread names Domino’s boss as new CEO

    The board of Whitbread PLC (Whitbread) has announced that Dominic Paul has been appointed as its next CEO.   He will succeed Alison Brittain, who has decided to retire from full time executive life at the end of the financial year 2023.  Paul will join the company early in January 2023.…

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  • 24 June
    PeopleJamie Oliver Group appoints new chief executive

    Jamie Oliver Group appoints new chief executive

    The Jamie Oliver Group has appointed Kevin Styles as its new chief executive and is set to take up the role in early July. Styles has joined the business from Vue International, where he was group managing director, and has a “strong track record of driving and delivering commercial growth…

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  • 22 June
    PeopleUKH Scotland appoints new chair

    UKH Scotland appoints new chair

    UKHospitality Scotland has announced that Chris Wayne-Wills, CEO of Crerar Hotels, has taken on the role of chairman from Calum Ross, the owner and proprietor of Loch Melfort Hotel in Argyll. Elected by the UKHospitality Scotland Committee, Wayne-Wills becomes chairman at what is described as a “crucial time for the…

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  • 20 June
    NewsDeliveroo appoints new chief financial officer

    Deliveroo appoints new chief financial officer

    Deliveroo has announced that it has appointed Scilla Grimble as its new chief financial officer. Grimble, who is currently chief financial officer at MoneySupermarket.com Group plc, is expected to commence her appointment by no later than June 2023. She was previously interim chief financial officer at Marks and Spencer where…

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  • 15 June
    BusinessCompass Group names Foodbuy managing director

    Compass Group names Foodbuy managing director

    Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Karl Atkins as the new managing director for Foodbuy, the procurement service provider. Atkins has been with Foodbuy for the past three years in the chief operating officer role – where his focus has been supporting the growth of Foodbuy’s…

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  • 14 June
    PeopleKFC UK&I welcomes back Meg Farren as GM

    KFC UK&I welcomes back Meg Farren as GM

    KFC UK and Ireland has announced that Meghan Farren will be returning to KFC in the role of general manager (GM).  It said Farren’s “unrivalled ability to inspire the distinctive disruption synonymous with the KFC brand” – whilst delivering year on year sales growth – makes her the “perfect” next…

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  • 9 June
    RestaurantsVirtual Hero to reach 200 locations by end of 2022

    Virtual Hero to reach 200 locations by end of 2022

    Virtual Hero is reportedly headed for huge growth as it announced a collaboration with YouTube supergroup, The Sidemen. They are responsible for creating the fried chicken brand, Sides, which is available across the UK and Middle East.   Sides is reportedly on course to establish a further 50 locations in the…

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  • 7 June
    RestaurantsSustainable Hospitality Alliance announces new CEO

    Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announces new CEO

    The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has announced the appointment of Glenn Mandziuk as its new chief executive officer. Mandziuk has over 25 years of leadership experience in advancing sustainable practices in tourism, hospitality and economic development. Prior to becoming CEO of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, he was president and chief executive…

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  • May- 2022 -
    27 May
    PeoplePizza Express names Paula MacKenzie as CEO

    Pizza Express names Paula MacKenzie as CEO

    PizzaExpress has announced the appointment of Paula MacKenzie as CEO, joining the company on Monday 6 June. It said MacKenzie has over 20 years’ experience in transforming Food and Drinks businesses by “unlocking the power of brands”. She has worked for some of the world’s most recognised and valued companies…

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  • 24 May
    RestaurantsCompass Group names chief climate and sustainability advisor

    Compass Group names chief climate and sustainability advisor

    Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Charles Godfray as chief climate and sustainability advisor to its executive team. In the role he will shape the organisation’s commitment of reaching climate net zero by 2030. Godfray is a population biologist with interests in the environmental sciences and…

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