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Just Eat appoints Non-Executive Director
Roisin Donnelly will be an independent Non-Executive Director from 17 October 2016.
Costa appoints new Group HR Director
Kate Seljeflot replaces HR Director Jo Bennett.
Pret reshuffles marketing team as director steps down
According to an article by Marketing Week, the company's marketing boss Mark Palmer will stay on in an advisory role but increase focus on other interests, while Pret’s food director will take on marketing responsibilities.
Carluccio's appoints new chairman
Carl Leaver is the company's new Non-Executive Chairman.
Caffè Nero appoints new Managing Director
Glyn House was appointed as Caffè Nero's UK Managing Director after Neil Riding announced his decision to retire after five years at the helm. Riding will step down in November. Riding said, “It was always the plan to help guide Caffè Nero for 5-6 years during this impressive period of growth then retire. That time went very quickly, but it is now up. Gerry and I have planned for this and I am happy to hand over the reins to Glyn.” House recently stepped down from Wagamama, where he was Chief Operating Officer.
Starbucks CEO releases statement regarding Management Changes
The following message from Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman and CEO, regarding personnel changes was distributed to all employees on July 25, 2016.
Domino's appoints new CFO, executive director
Domino's Pizza announced that the board has appointed Rachel Osborne as an executive director and the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company. It is expected that she will join the Company and board and assume the role of CFO from mid-October 2016.
Carluccio's Chairman steps down after 17 years
Having founded the company with Antonio Carluccio in 1999, Simon Kossoff will step down as Chairman effective July 31st.
McDonald's Board of Directors names Enrique Hernandez, Jr. non-executive chairman
The McDonald's Corporation Board of Directors announced that Enrique Hernandez, Jr. has been elected non-executive Chairman of the company's Board of Directors following the company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
Andrew J. McKenna to retire from McDonald's Board of Directors
Andrew J. McKenna, Chairman of the Board of McDonald's Corporation, announced that he has advised the Board that he has decided not to stand for re-election as a member of the Board at the Company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting to be held on May 26.
pod Appoint New Execs
Sean Burlinson, formerly of Baxter Storey and Harris & Hoole, has been named the brand's new Food Director, while pod’s Marketing Director Meg Ellis has been promoted to the role of Commercial Director. Jovan Perovic will complete the senior management team as Operations Director.
Queen Elizabeth II to honor a Starbucks partner
Jaz Rabadia will be honored as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her service to sustainability in the energy management sector and for promoting diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Yum Brands executive chairman to retire in May
Yum Brands announced that David C. Novak is planning to retire in May 2016 following the Company’s annual shareholder meeting and step down from the Company’s Board at that time.
Nando's hires JustGiving CIO Richard Atkinson as technology director
According to a story by Computing, the chicken chain has hired former JustGiving chief information officer (CIO) Richard Atkinson in the position of technology director.
Starbucks appoints Mary Dillon to Board of Directors
Starbucks announced that Mary Dillon, CEO of Ulta Beauty, was elected to the Starbucks Board of Directors on Jan. 4 and she will serve on the Board’s Compensation and Management Development Committee.
Foodservice execs named in new year's honours list
Robin Rowland, chief executive of Yo! Sushi, and Andrew Guy, formerly chief executive of Ed’s Easy Diner, have both been awarded an OBE and MBE, respectively, in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to the restaurant and hospitality industry.
