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 -9 JuneRestaurants
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.ย ย Sides is reportedly on course to establish a further 50 locations in the…
Read More » -
7 JuneRestaurants
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…
Read More » -
May- 2022 -27 MayPeople
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 yearsโ experience in transforming Food and Drinks businesses by โunlocking the power of brandsโ. She has worked for some of the worldโs most recognised and valued companies…
Read More » -
24 MayRestaurants
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 organisationโs commitment of reaching climate net zero by 2030. Godfray is a population biologist with interests in the environmental sciences and…
Read More » -
23 MayRestaurants
UKH: hospitality the โsolutionโ to govโs levelling up policy
UKHospitality has released a new report, Level up hospitality โ level up society, which aims to โhighlight how the sector is positioned to deliver growth and opportunity across the country and play its part in generating jobs and economic growthโ. The report identifies the six areas in which the UKH…
Read More » -
16 MayRestaurants
Gusto Italian launches apprenticeship scheme
Casual dining chain Gusto Italian has launched a new apprenticeship scheme which will enable employees to achieve a degree-level qualification.ย Through a partnership with training and development providers, Dove Nest, thirteen junior managers have been selected for the first cohort of apprentices.ย Over the next 18 months, they will study…
Read More » -
13 MayPeople
Big Table Group appoints first F&B director
The Big Table Group, the operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Cafรฉ Rouge, has appointed David Rust to the newly created role of director of Food and Beverage. Rust has over 30 yearsโ experience in the hospitality industry, working with brands across hotels, restaurants and leisure. He joins from…
Read More » -
5 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
Creams CEO steps down as Pistachio Holdings ups stake
Creams has announced that Adam Mani, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), will step down from his position as CEO to assume the role of chief innovation officer. The announcement comes as Creamsโ majority shareholder, Pistachio Holdings, and co-investor, Salonica Maroon, have acquired a further shareholding from the brandโs founders,…
Read More » -
Apr- 2022 -28 AprilFood and Drink
Whitbread brings back dividend as it returns to profitability
Whitbread PLC has reported it has returned to profitability in the 53-week period ended 3 March 2022 (FY22) as it hailed pre-tax profits of ยฃ58.2m, compared to a loss of ยฃ1bn in FY21. As a result, Whitbread is reinstating dividend payments with the board declaring a final dividend per share…
Read More » -
22 AprilPeople
Ottolenghi appoints first ever CEO
Ottolenghi has appointed Emilio Foa as its first ever group CEO ahead of its upcoming 20-year anniversary.ย Foa brings with him over 20 years of experience at global high-end consumer brands and joins from OKA where he has been CEO for the past four years.ย He previously held senior roles…
Read More »
