People

The latest news and updates on people in the industry, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

Aug- 2021 -

26 August

McDonald’s names new UK&I CEO amid leadership shakeup

McDonald’s has named a trio of senior leadership changes, including the transition of Alistair Macrow to CEO at McDonald’s UK…
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24 August

Hawthorn CEO steps down following Admiral sale

Community pub company Hawthorn has released a statement announcing the departure of Mark Davies as CEO at the group. The…
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17 August

Deliveroo names Adam Bishop as VP of strategic restaurant partnerships

Deliveroo has announced the appointment of Adam Bishop as vice president of strategic restaurant partnerships. Bishop will have responsibility for…
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10 August

Deliveroo names Devesh Mishra as chief product and technology officer

Deliveroo has announced the appointment of Devesh Mishra as chief product and technology officer. Mishra will have responsibility for Deliveroo’s…
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10 August

Townsend at Whitechapel Gallery names Chris Shaw head chef

Townsend, a restaurant and cafe at Whitechapel Gallery, has announced the appointment of Chris Shaw as the site’s new head…
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2 August

Burger & Lobster names executive development chef

Global surf and turf restaurant group Burger and Lobster has announced the appointment of Paul Greening as executive development chef.…
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Jul- 2021 -

29 July

Roots head chef confirms plans to step down

Sean Wrest has confirmed that he will step down from his position as head chef at Michelin-starred Roots in York,…
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28 July

UKH names Kate Nicholls as disability ambassador

UK Hospitality (UKH) has appointed Kate Nicholls, CEO of the group, as its new disability ambassador. The appointment follows the…
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14 July

SSP CEO Simon Smith to step down

SSP Group, the food and beverage travel outlet operator, has announced that Simon Smith is stepping down from his role…
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7 July

Delaval Arms names David Blackhall as executive chef

Delaval Arms, one of the North-East oldest pubs, has appointed David Blackhall as executive chef. Blackhall joins from Vaulkhard Group,…
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