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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Jun- 2025 -24 JuneCatering Companies
Eurest announces new MD for local accounts
Contract caterer Eurest has announced the appointment of Alex Ricketts as its new local accounts managing director. He joins the company following 15 years with the wider Compass Group UK and Ireland business. He was previously strategic partnerships director for Eurest and first joined Compass in October 2010. In his…
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18 JunePubs and Bars
Hydes appoints new GM and invests ยฃ550k in Sale pub
Hydes Brewery has appointed Niam Kenny as new general manager and committed ยฃ550,000 to refurbishing The Old Plough in Ashton on Mersey. Kenny steps into her new role following the major investment in the Sale venue, one of the oldest in Hydesโ estate. She brings 14 years of experience in…
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18 JunePeople
Yum Brands appoints new CEO
Yum Brands has announced that chief financial and franchise officer Chris Turner will take over the role of chief executive from 1 October 2025. Turner will succeed current chief executive David Gibbs, who plans to retire after 37 years with the company. Gibbs will remain in post until the end…
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16 JunePubs and Bars
Timothy Taylor FY turnover rises 6% to ยฃ35m
Brewery and pub operator, Timothy Taylor, has seen its turnover rise 6% to ยฃ35m in the year to 30 September 2024, as brand sales improved on the previous year and gross profits increased by 9.5% to ยฃ19.4m.ย Production and procurement efficiencies, alongside lower energy costs, offset some of the additional…
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9 JunePubs and Bars
McMullens FY pre-tax profits rise 34.4% to ยฃ16.4m
Brewery and pub operator, McMullenโs, has reported that its profits before corporation tax jumped by 34.4% to ยฃ16.4m in the year to 28 September 2024, due to a strong performance in its retail division.ย While the group has stated that, in nominal terms, its profit performance now exceeds pre-pandemic levels,…
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9 JunePeople
Kate Nicholls appointed as UKHospitality chair
UKHospitality has announced that current CEO Kate Nicholls OBE is to step up to the new role of chair, while current deputy CEO Allen Simpson will transition to CEO.ย At the same time, current non-executive chairman, Steve Cassidy, will move to become president. The move will enable Nicholls and Simpson…
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4 JuneRestaurants
McDonaldโs UK&I appoints new chief marketing officer
McDonaldโs UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Ben Fox as SVP, chief marketing officer.ย Fox replaces Michelle Graham Clare, who has taken on a global role as chief marketing officer and corporate vice president for the international operated markets segment (IOM). Fox has worked in the UK&I market…
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3 JuneCatering Companies
Aramark UK appointed as AFC Wimbledonโs new catering partner
Food services and facilities management group Aramark UK has been appointed as AFC Wimbledonโs new catering partner in a multi-year deal, following a competitive tender process. Aramark UK will operate all food and beverage outlets in the stadium, including the hospitality level, kiosks, the pub, as well as managing independent…
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May- 2025 -23 MayPeople
Thomas Heier steps down as Wagamama CEO
Wagamama boss Thomas Heier has decided to step down from his role as CEO after eight years to pursue other opportunities. Heier joined Wagamama in 2017 as people director before taking over as CEO in 2021, playing an instrumental role in leading the business through the numerous sector challenges over…
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22 MayRestaurants
German Doner Kebab opens first Norwich site
German Doner Kebab has opened its very first site in Norwich, located on 43 St Stephens Street today (22 May 2025).ย The new Norwich location will create over 20 new jobs and offer GDKโs signature offering of meat, salad, handmade sauces and waffle bread. The OG Kebab includes your choice…
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