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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Feb- 2021 -19 FebruaryPeople
McDonald’s sets targets for 2030 gender parity
McDonaldโs has announced a new set of targets to see an increased representation of women and minority groups in senior roles, with an overall goal to reach gender parity in leadership roles by the end of 2030. The group said it will now be implementing policies that will hold its…
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18 FebruaryPeople
Inn Collection Group appoints property director amid expansion plans
The Inn Collection Group has appointed Louise Stewart as its new property director as it continues to roll out expansion plans across the North of England. Stewart brings with her an โabundanceโ of experience and knowledge, having worked in the commercial property industry for over 20 years, as well as…
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4 FebruaryPeople
ISHC adds RLA’s CEO to its board
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISCH) has elected RLA CEO Roger Allen as its newest board member. ISHC is represented by some 200 of the industryโs โmost respected professionalsโ from across six continents with the aim of being the leading source for global hospitality expertise. The ISHC was founded…
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Jan- 2021 -19 JanuaryPeople
Deliveroo onboards Next CEO as non-executive director
Deliveroo has appointed the CEO of Next, Simon Wolfson, to its board as a non-executive director.ย The online delivery service which has forecasted an increase in growth in 2021, revealed that Wolfson started his role this week – working alongside Claudia Arney the companyโs first chair.ย The onboarding of the…
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13 JanuaryPeople
The Breakfast Club appoints interim MD
The Breakfast Club has appointed Steve Locke, co-founder of the UK pub chain All Bar One, as its interim managing director. Owner of the self-proclaimed โcafโ, Jonathan Arana-Morton, first opened applications for the role in November 2020 through an online statement. At the time he made his need for โa…
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Dec- 2020 -21 DecemberBreweries and Distilleries
Heineken UK names new managing director
Heineken, the multinational brewing company, has appointed David Flochel as the new managing director for its UK arm. Flochel will commence his role as of 1 January 2021, taking over from interim managing director Simon Amor, who had held the role since David Fordeโs departure in July of this year.…
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7 DecemberCoronavirus
Star Pubs and Bars offers licensees up to 90% rent concessions
Star Pubs and Bars has announced it is investing ยฃ5m in rent concessions this December, as its venues across the UK are still unable to operate fully due to Covid-19.ย The groupโs support has been devised in line with the new tiered system, with Tier one licensees being offered a…
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3 DecemberCatering Companies
Compass names Matt Thomas as MD for RA Group
Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Matt Thomas to its executive team as MD of RA Group on 4 January 2021. RA Group is a collection of specialist food and guest services companies and includes Restaurant Associates, Rapport, RA Venues and commercial restaurant partnerships including City…
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Nov- 2020 -6 NovemberPeople
Pizza Express names new chairman and group chief exec
Pizza Express has announced that Allan Leighton and David Campbell have been appointed as chairman and group chief executive. Along with the appointments, Pizza Express revealed the completion of its recapitalisation, giving the company a โstrong balance sheet and significant funds to invest in growth in the years aheadโ. The…
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Sep- 2020 -14 SeptemberPeople
The Big Table appoints Mike Tye as chairman of The Big Table
The Big Table, which was recently formed to acquire and operate the Bella Italia, Cafรฉ Rouge and Las Iguanas restaurant brands, has appointed Mike Tye as its non-executive chairman. With โextensiveโ board-level experience across the out-of-home food and drink market, the company said Tye will work closely with Epiris, the…
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