Subway appoints Colin Hughes as new country director

Hughes has past experiences working for brands such as Pret a Manger, EAT and Marks & Spencer

Subway has announced that they have appointed Colin Hughes as the brand’s country director for UK and Ireland.

Hughes has 25 years of experience in the retail and food industry and has held executive retail roles for Wyevale Garden Centres. His former positions had led him to be responsible for the site search, acquisition and opening of over 150 new restaurants throughout the UK.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the business at such an important time. Subway is a terrific brand with a great legacy and exciting future. I really look forward to meeting new colleagues and working together to support and deliver for our franchise owners and guest,” Hughes said.

“We are exceptionally pleased Colin is joining the team. His valuable experience and knowledge in retail, food and franchising makes him well positioned to lead the business in the UK and Ireland going forward,” Justine Goes, regional director for Subway, said.