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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Apr- 2025 -2 AprilNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 02/04/25
RedCat Hospitality has reported a turnover rise of 8% to ยฃ129.8m in the year ended 31 March 2024, which was described as a transitional year for the company. In 2024, the group welcomed a fresh leadership team as CEO Richard Lewis joined RedCat to oversee a programme of stabilisation. Despite…
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2 AprilPubs and Bars
RedCat turnover rises 8% to ยฃ129.8m in successful transitional year
RedCat Hospitality, the operator behind Coaching Inn Group and RedCat Independent Pubs, has reported a turnover rise of 8% to ยฃ129.8m in the year ended 31 March 2024, which was described as a transitional year for the company. In 2024, RedCat saw the arrival of a fresh leadership team as…
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2 AprilPeople
Fullerโs announces board changes as non-exec director retires
Fullerโs has announced some changes to its board, as Helen Jones, having served six years as an independent non-executive director and chair of the remuneration committee, has retired from her role.ย As a result, Jane Bednall has joined the board as an independent non-executive director. She also serves on the…
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 28/03/25
New World Trading Company has seen its revenues hit a record ยฃ73.5m in FY24. The bar and restaurant operator also delivered a 20% increase in underlying EBITDA for the period. Over the past year, NWTC had established a new leadership team, which has been credited with placing its main brand,…
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28 MarchRestaurants
NWTC revenues hit โrecordโ ยฃ73.5m in FY24
Bar and restaurant operator, New World Trading Company (NWTC), has reported that its revenues hit a record ยฃ73.5m in the year to 31 March 2024.ย 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
Todayโs news in brief – 27/03/25
Restaurants continued to struggle for growth in delivery and takeaway sales in February, according to CGA by NIQโs 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 Groupโs 14forty names new strategic partnership director
Compass Group UK&Iโs integrated facilities management provider, 14forty, has announced the appointment of Tom Mitchell as its new strategic partnership director.ย He joins 14forty from CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, having held positions in finance business development and technology integration โ 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.ย Richards takes over from Alastair Storey, who has led the charityโs 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
Todayโs 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 ยฃ37m and ยฃ8.3m respectively. Under the leadership of MD Mat Finch, Cornish Bakery…
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