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Pret A Manger promotes Claire Clough as new managing director for UK
10 Sep 19
The chain also appointed a new finance director.
Domino's appoints Ian Bull as new senior independent director
10 Sep 19
The group also plans to hire a new CEO and Chair in due course.
Robin Rowland to step down from YO! Board
27 Aug 19
He intends to focus on a portfolio of retail hospitality interests.
Pure appoints Said Takhamt as chief operating officer
27 Aug 19
He had notable roles in Pret, itsu, EAT and Cojean.
Tossed promotes Neil Sebba to managing director
13 Aug 19
He was previously the company’s business development director.
EAT CFO Mike Rainer to take on managing director duties
13 Aug 19
The retailer was recently acquired by Pret.
Pret A Manger promotes David Carter as UK People Director
6 Aug 19
Carter has been with the chain since 2001.
Gaucho owner Rare Restaurants announces two board appointments
1 Aug 19
Jamie Mitchell and Gary Mann were tapped to “help guide the company through its next ambitious chapter”.
Rooney Anand joins Chiktopia's board as non-executive director
30 Jul 19
This appointment follows his personal investment in the chicken concept.
Pret A Manger appoints Kate Stein as global technical director
30 Jul 19
She will assume the newly-created role starting 2 September.
Marks & Spencer's Ira Dubinsky steps down as head of international marketing
30 Jul 19
He will join KFC as innovation director.
Josh Wyse appointed as co-managing director at HOP Vietnamese
30 Jul 19
The move is expected to allow the brand’s founder to focus on an upcoming fundraising process.
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.

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