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Welcome Break CEO steps down to take new role at restaurant group

Rod McKie will take up a new position as worldwide chief executive officer of restaurant group Sticks ’n’ Sushi in July.

Welcome Break CEO steps down to take new role at restaurant group

Rod McKie will take up a new position as worldwide chief executive officer of restaurant group Sticks ’n’ Sushi in July.

Walmart hires McDonald's Corporation's CEO to board

It has appointed Steve Easterbrook to its board in a bid to bring on an adviser with an experience abroad.

EAT. hires Arnaud Kaziewicz as new executive chef

French-born Kaziewicz draws on his experience working in some of the UK’s Michelin-starred restaurants.

Steve de Polo joins Byron as commercial and brand director

Steven joins Byron from EI Group where he was customer director in charge of sales and marketing, digital, food, insight and concept development.

Abokado hires new head of marketing

It welcomed Vineeta Anuj, former marketing manager at Odeon Cinemas, as its new head of marketing at the beginning of April.

MOD Pizza appoints Paul Twohig as president and COO

It has announced three executive-level promotions to help position the Company for its continued, rapid expansion.

M&S hires Steinhoff UK's CEO as new food managing director

Steinhoff UK’s group chief executive Stuart Machin will join M&S in late April.

Dunkin' Brands promotes three executives to VP roles

The promotions include Brian Gilbert to vice president, retail business development; Frank Barone to vice president, financial management & business analytics; and Mathias Piercy, to regional vice president, South Central.

Starbucks Corporation announced new executive vice president

Rachel Gonzalez will join Starbucks as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, reporting to president and CEO, Kevin Johnson.

McDonald's UK's statement on Alastair Macrow's recent promotion

McDonald's UK chief executive Paul Pomroy shared his comments on Macrow's recent promotion.

Cottons Caribbean Shack appoints new executive head chef

Collin Brown has been appointed as executive head chef of the Cottons Caribbean Rum Shack portfolio with sites in London’s Camden, Shoreditch, Notting Hill, and Vauxhall.

Abokado announces that 62% of its female employees are in senior roles

The healthy eating chain is championing women’s achievements while calling for gender equality.

Pret A Manger appoints new general counsel

Rita Mehta has been promoted to General Counsel, a new role at Pret A Manger.

Belgian CEO leaves Le Pain Quotidien

After seventeen years, Vincent Herbert has decided to step down as CEO at Le Pain Quotidien.

Brakes UK names Hugo Mahoney as CEO

Mahoney's appointment is effective from 1st March 2018.

Chopstix Group appoints finance director

The Chopstix Group hired Michael Toon to the role of finance director with immediate effect.

Chipotle hires Taco Bell CEO as new leader in a turnaround bid

Brian Niccol has been appointed as CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill effective March 5, 2018.