Carluccio's appoints new chairman

Carl Leaver is the company's new Non-Executive Chairman.

The international Italian restaurant group owned by Jagtiani Foundation announced the appointment of Leaver as its new Non-Executive Chairman, replacing Simon Kossoff who stepped down in July.

Leaver was Group CEO of Gala Coral where he has led the turnaround of the business, culminating in an exit for the company’s private equity shareholders through the proposed merger with Ladbrokes plc. Prior to that he was Director of International, Home and E-Commerce at Marks & Spencer and before that CEO of De Vere Group PLC.

Carluccio’s CEO Neil Wickers said: “With his international, leisure and retail background, I know Carl will be a fantastic addition to the team. I look forward to working closely with him as we take the business through its next stage of growth, both in the UK and overseas.”

Commenting on his appointment Carl Leaver said: “I have long admired Carluccio’s and I am delighted to be joining this unique brand with its mix of hospitality and retail. I very much look forward to taking the business forward with Neil and his team.”