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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.
Carluccio's appoints Hilary Ansell as their new marketing director
8 Jan 19
Ansell held senior positions in Casual Dining Group, The Restaurant Group and Compass.
UK government appoints philanthropist as Food Surplus and Waste Champion
8 Jan 19
Ben Eilliot will be working with businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors for the initiative.
Patisserie Valerie parent company appoints Jeremy Jensen as chair of the audit committee
7 Jan 19
The news comes after they have assigned a new auditor.
Patisserie Valerie appoints Rhys Iley as new group commercial director
21 Dec 18
Iley will be responsible for all store operations as well as sales of branded products to other retail partners.
Dunkin' Brands announces new promotions and appointments
21 Dec 18
Two of the executives have been with the company for more than 10 years.
Casual Dining Group appoints Rooney Anand as their new chairman
18 Dec 18
He has replaced Martin Robinson who held the position since 2014.
Dunkin' Brands promotes John Varughese to international senior vice president
18 Dec 18
Varughese has been working in the company for 16 years.
Simon Cope steps down as CEO of Byron
11 Dec 18
The news comes after a series of departures in the past twelve months.
Prezzo CFO Wayne Arthur steps down
11 Dec 18
The change will take effect next month.
PizzaExpress' founder Peter Boizot passes away
11 Dec 18
Aside from foodservice, Boizot also had affiliations in the music and sports industry.
Pho's Louise Kingston steps down as director
11 Dec 18
She assumed the position in late 2016.
Patisserie Valerie appoints Nick Perrin as interim CFO
5 Dec 18
This marks another top management chance for the chain weeks after it appointed a new CEO.
McDonald's VP for marketing and food development Emily Somers steps down
27 Nov 18
Somers held the position for 3 years.
SSP Group's Kate Swann resigns as Group CEO
21 Nov 18
She will be replaced by their UK & Ireland CEO Simon Smith.

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