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 tag 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 -26 JunePeople
Valiant Pub Company appoints new CEO amid leadership reshuffle
Valiant Pub Company has announced the appointment of chief operating officer Mark McGinty as chief executive, with co-founder Gerry Carroll…
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25 JuneFood and Drink
Oak View Group appoints new senior VP of operations
Oak View Group (OVG) has appointed Simon Hanna as its new senior vice president of operations. Hanna joins the company…
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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…
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18 JunePubs and Bars
Hydes appoints new GM and invests £550k in Sale pub
Hydes Brewery has appointed Niam Kenny as new general manager and committed £550,000 to refurbishing The Old Plough in Ashton…
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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…
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16 JunePubs and Bars
Timothy Taylor FY turnover rises 6% to £35m
Brewery and pub operator, Timothy Taylor, has seen its turnover rise 6% to £35m in the year to 30 September…
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9 JunePubs and Bars
McMullens FY pre-tax profits rise 34.4% to £16.4m
Brewery and pub operator, McMullen’s, has reported that its profits before corporation tax jumped by 34.4% to £16.4m in the…
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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…
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4 JuneRestaurants
McDonald’s UK&I appoints new chief marketing officer
McDonald’s UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Ben Fox as SVP, chief marketing officer. Fox replaces Michelle Graham…
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3 JuneCatering Companies
Aramark UK appointed as AFC Wimbledon’s new catering partner
Food services and facilities management group Aramark UK has been appointed as AFC Wimbledon’s new catering partner in a multi-year…
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