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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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchRestaurants
NWTC revenues hit ‘record’ £73.5m in FY24
Bar and restaurant operator, New World Trading Company (NWTC), has reported that its revenues hit a record £73.5m in the year to 31 March 2024. The group, which operates 27 bars and restaurants across the UK, primarily under its main brand The Botanist, also delivered a 20% increase in underlying…
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27 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 27/03/25
Restaurants continued to struggle for growth in delivery and takeaway sales in February, according to CGA by NIQ’s Hospitality at Home Tracker, which revealed that like-for-like sales were up by only 1.7% from the same period in the year before. Weak growth has been attributed to a squeeze on many…
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27 MarchPubs and Bars
The Revel Collective CFO to exit
The Revel Collective has announced that Danielle Davies, its chief financial officer, has tendered her resignation to take up another opportunity. Davies will be leaving the business during the summer, focusing until then on the delivery of the group’s full year results and the effective transition of her responsibilities. Prior…
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26 MarchPeople
Compass Group’s 14forty names new strategic partnership director
Compass Group UK&I’s integrated facilities management provider, 14forty, has announced the appointment of Tom Mitchell as its new strategic partnership director. He joins 14forty from CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, having held positions in finance business development and technology integration – including three years at Compass Group UK&I business and industry…
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24 MarchPeople
Allister Richards appointed chair of The Springboard Charity
The Springboard Charity has announced the appointment of Allister Richards, chief operating officer of CH&Co, as its new chair. Richards takes over from Alastair Storey, who has led the charity’s board since 2019, overseeing its growth and impact as it expanded its reach to support those entering the hospitality industry.…
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19 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 19/03/25
Cornish Bakery has appointed Tamweel to oversee a sale of the business. It comes as the chain has seen sustained year-on-year growth, with revenues and site EBITDA for the 12-month period to May 2025 expected to reach £37m and £8.3m respectively. Under the leadership of MD Mat Finch, Cornish Bakery…
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19 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Cornish Bakery appoints Tamweel as it explores sale
Cornish Bakery, a fast-growing bakery chain with 66 locations across the country, has appointed Tamweel to oversee a sale of the business. It comes as the chain has seen sustained year-on-year growth, with revenues and site EBITDA for the 12-month period to May 2025 expected to reach £37m and £8.3m…
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12 MarchPeople
Nightcap promotes Sarah Miller to COO
Bar and nightclub operator, Nightcap, has announced the promotion of Sarah Miller to the role of chief operating officer. Miller first joined the group in June 2024 as director of business operations, having spent five years at Stonegate Group. She spent two years as business unit director for its late-night…
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11 MarchPeople
Brewdog appoints new chief executive officer
Brewdog has announced the promotion of its chief financial officer (CFO) James Taylor to the role of CEO, effective immediately. The announcement follows the resignation of current chief executive James Arrow due to personal reasons. Alongside Taylor, Lauren Carrol has been appointed as chief operating officer (COO) moving up from…
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7 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 07/03/25
Just Eat has rolled out its new drone-operated deliveries in partnership with Manna, a drone delivery company. Following the new partnership, customers will have the choice to receive their orders from participating partners via drones, which will be deployed from local delivery hubs operated by Manna. The service is already…
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