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FSA appoints Emily Miles as new CEO
15 Jul 19
She will assume the role in September.
Frederic Lluch steps down as managing director of Wasabi
15 Jul 19
He joined the company in March 2016.
Domino's Ian Bull appointed as non-executive director of Dunelm Group
11 Jul 19
He joined the pizza chain’s board last April.
Papa John's International appoints Jim Norberg as chief restaurant operations officer
9 Jul 19
Norberg spent more than 30 years at McDonald’s.
SSP Group appoints Richard Lewis as new CEO for UK & Ireland
8 Jul 19
He will report to Group CEO Simon Smith.
Yum! Brands appoints Chris Turner as CFO
2 Jul 19
He joins the company from PepsiCo.
Clive Schlee to retire as CEO of Pret A Manger
2 Jul 19
Pano Christou was appointed as his successor.
Former Uber Eats Europe boss joins Just Eat's board
25 Jun 19
Jambu Palaniappan was the head of Uber Eats for EMEA.
Carluccio's names Matt Dale as head of food operations
11 Jun 19
He previously held a senior food operations role at Bill’s restaurants in London.
Costa Coffee names Niel Lake as managing director of UK&I operations
11 Jun 19
The appointment follows the resignation of his predecessor Jason Cotta.
Deliveroo appoints Michael Healy as new general manager
3 Jun 19
He was the former CMO of The Restaurant Group.
McDonald's UK and Ireland appoints Gareth Helm as senior vice president and chief marketing officer
3 Jun 19
Helm has more than 20 years of experience working in the food sector.
Wok & Go appoints Carley Jones as new master franchise owner
28 May 19
She will manage the brand’s outlets in Manchester.
Pret A Manger appoints three non-executive directors
28 May 19
The chain said the appointments will provide a “solid foundation” for its future growth in Europe.
Byron appoints Sophie Michell as food and drink director
21 May 19
The renowned chef and food writer will oversee all of Byron’s food and drink recipes.
The Restaurant Group appoints Andy Hornby as CEO
6 May 19
He will replace Andy McCue.
Casual Dining Group appoints James Spragg as new CEO
30 Apr 19
He will replace outgoing executive Steve Richards.
Deliveroo appoints Susana Voces as new global VP for restaurants
29 Apr 19
The appointment comes as the company expands its perks platform for restaurant partners.
UCC Coffee appoints Elaine Swift as new Regional Director for Northern Europe
16 Apr 19
She will continue to sit on the UCC Europe's board.
Subway appoints Mike Macrie as chief information officer
16 Apr 19
He will be tasked with overseeing the company’s technology initiatives.
Greggs appoints Kate Ferry as non-executive director
11 Apr 19
She will also become chair of its audit committee.
Wagamama appoints Ross Farquhar as chief marketing officer
8 Apr 19
Farquhar was previously managing partner at Grey London.
Byron appoints Simon Wilkinson as new CEO
2 Apr 19
The burger chain currently operates 53 restaurants across the UK.
Papa John's appoints Karlin Linhardt as global chief marketing officer
29 Mar 19
Linhardt previously served as senior vice president for marketing in Subway.
Domino's appoints Ian Bull as independent non-executive director
25 Mar 19
He will chair the board's audit committee.
Carluccio's appoints Lee Goodridge as operations director
22 Mar 19
He will start on April 8.
Carluccio's appoints Dominika Rusnak as Fresca Openings Manager
15 Mar 19
She joins from The Ivy Collection and has worked for a number of casual dining restaurant groups.
Casual Dining Group announces departure of CEO
14 Mar 19
Steve Richards will be leaving the business at the end of May 2019.
Abokado appoints Kara Alderin as managing director
9 Mar 19
She has been promoted from her position as operations director.
Greggs board director Allison Kirkby steps down
8 Mar 19
A search for a replacement non-executive director is ongoing.
The Restaurant Group's Andy McCue steps down from CEO role
19 Feb 19
The group expects McCue to remain until a replacement is found.
Just Eat appoints Alberto Rey Villaverde as chief data officer
19 Feb 19
He will assume the post by 11 March.
Benito's Hat co-founder is food manager of Front Page Restaurant and Bar
14 Feb 19
Ben Fordman also serves as co-owner of the new concept.
Yum! Brands appoints David Gibbs as president and chief operating officer
4 Feb 19
Gibbs has been with the company for 29 years.
Just Eat's Peter Plumb steps down as CEO
22 Jan 19
Chief customer officer Peter Duffy will be the interim chief executive.
Abokado hires Ellie Hopkins as their new head of food
22 Jan 19
Hopkins gained experience working for Ferndale Foods and Greencore.
Chairman of JAB Holdings Bart Becht to retire
22 Jan 19
Aside from the retirement, the company also appointed a new CFO and lead operating partner.
Deliveroo appoints Inés Ures as new Chief Marketing Officer
15 Jan 19
The new appointment is intended to the ensure the company broadens its service beyond cities whilst continuing global expansion with the launch of...
Gaucho recruits Max Castaldo as new executive chef
14 Jan 19
He held positions in hotels and restaurants such as Lanesborough Hotel and Lasarte.
Carluccio's appoints new IT director and operations manager
14 Jan 19
The new recruits were from The Restaurant Group and Fulham Shore respectively.

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