People

John Derkach, formerly chief executive of the Tragus Group, has been appointed as the chain's new chairman.

Tamara Griffin joined LEON as Director of People.

Richard Franks, Managing Director of Apostophe, the patisserie and coffee shop chain has stepped down from his position.

The global packaging company named Dez Timmiss and David Biggs as its new General Manager UK & Ireland, and UK Sales and Marketing Director respectively.

Katie Richardson was announced as the brand’s new Group FP&A Manager.

Nick Hindle is stepping down from his position to pursue other interests.

The Tolley family are stepping back from the coffee shop chain they set up in a joint venture with Tesco to focus on Taylor Street.

Allan Leighton was appointed as the company’s Non-Executive Chairman.

Suzanne Greco will officially take over as president as her brother, Fred DeLuca, is treated for leukemia.

Claire Hall was appointed as the new Senior Vice President, in charge of People.

Co-founders John Vincent and Henry Dimbleby have both been appointed an MBE for their help creating the School Food Plan.

Robert Gibbs will be the chain’s Executive Vice President, Global Chief Communications Officer and Silvia Lagnado as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer.

The online restaurant delivery service named Barnaby Dawe as its new Chief Marketing Officer.

Richard Zivkovic appointed as new Operations Director.

Appointments are in preparation for the continuous expansion plan of opening 10 new sites around the UK this year.

Jill McDonald to assume role on May 11.