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- 2025 -4 SeptemberRestaurants
McWin and TriSpan take joint control of Flat Iron
Private equity firms McWin Capital Partners and TriSpan have acquired a co-control majority stake in restaurant chain Flat Iron, marking the first investment by McWinโs newly launched Foodservice Fund. The deal sees Piper, which backed Flat Iron in 2017, exit the business. The investment supports the next phase of growth…
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3 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Chestnut appoints Charley OโToole as new chief of staff
East of England-based hospitality group Chestnut has announced the appointment of Charley OโToole as chief of staff. As chief of staff, OโToole will lead the organisational design to align with the Groupโs strategic vision, develop and coordinate the execution of its three-year goals and ensure seamless communication of strategic direction…
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Aug- 2025 -29 AugustPeople
The Evolv Collection appoints Tom Tomczyk as operations director
The Evolv Collection has appointed Tom Tomczyk as its new operations director, bringing more than two decades of experience in hospitality leadership to the role. Tomczyk joins after nearly 10 years with Rare Restaurants, where he most recently served as back-of-house operations director.ย He previously held senior food operations roles…
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28 AugustPeople
German Doner Kebab appoints new chief marketing officer
German Doner Kebab has announced the appointment of Chris Waters as its new chief marketing officer, effective 1 September.ย Waters, who is currently European brand director at JD Sports, will take up the role as the kebab restaurant chain continues its growth in the UK and international markets.ย He brings…
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21 AugustPeople
McDonaldโs UK&I CEO to step down
The CEO of McDonaldโs UK&I, Alistair Macrow, has announced he is stepping down after four years in the role, as he looks to โpursue other UK-based opportunities outside McDonaldโsโ.ย ย Macrow will leave the group at the end of September and will provide a period of transition to support Lauren Schultz,…
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18 AugustPeople
Borough Market appoints new CEO
Borough Market has announced the appointment of Alistair Maddox as chief executive and Nicole Casey as director of operations, in a move to strengthen its senior leadership. Maddox, who takes up the role on 1 September, succeeds as head of the charitable trust that runs the historic London food market.…
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14 AugustEducation
UKH unveils new apprentice programme
UKHospitality has unveiled the Hospitality Graduate Apprenticeship Programme for A Level, T Level and Level 3 Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQs) graduates. Launching this September, the five-year, work-based programme is designed to create a pipeline of future hospitality leaders, offering an alternative to the traditional graduate route. The five year programme…
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12 AugustRestaurants
LโOsteria acquires majority stake in Pizza Pilgrims
Italian restaurant brand LโOsteria has acquired a majority stake in UK-based pizza chain Pizza Pilgrims as part of a plan to expand its international portfolio, for an undisclosed sum. The Munich-headquartered group said that the deal, announced on 11 August, would help build an โItalian brand worldโ and support its…
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7 AugustCatering Companies
Jimmy Garcia Catering appoints new managing director
Jimmy Garcia Catering has announced the appointment of former Kerb managing director, Alana Buckley, to lead the business as it targets further growth and B Corp certification.ย Buckley, who will take over as managing director from 6 October, succeeds Richard Groves, who will become chairman with a focus on business…
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6 AugustPeople
Directional Pizza appoints new Europe CEO
Directional Pizza has announced the appointment of Gino Casciani as its new chief executive for Europe, effective 9 September.ย Casciani has held senior roles at Pret a Manger, KFC, Taco Bell and Odeon Cinemas Group. He was most recently global chief operating officer at Sushi Daily, part of KellyDeli Group,…
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