Boxpark appoints new chief financial officer
In 2024, the group launched two new Boxpark venues in Liverpool and Camden, and has just announced a lease extension for its flagship Shoreditch location
Hospitality and leisure group Boxpark has announced the appointment of Chris Burford as the group CFO to support and strengthen the operations and growth strategy of the business.
With over 25 years’ experience working across private equity and venture capital backed enterprises in the hospitality, leisure, and retail sectors, new CFO Burford joins Boxpark following senior finance positions at Wagamama, Leon and EG Group.
Last summer, Boxpark appointed Paul Thandi CBE as its independent non- executive chairman, who has been driving the Group’s UK and global expansion strategy, as well as supporting the senior management team to explore potential new offerings and concepts.
In 2024, the group launched two new Boxpark venues in Liverpool and Camden, and has just announced a lease extension for its flagship Shoreditch location.
This Spring, it will launch sibling social dining concept Boxhall in London’s Liverpool Street, providing a unique and exciting culinary food hall experience in a historical location.
Burford said: “I am hugely excited to be joining Boxpark, a fantastic established brand with heaps of ambition and potential. I am looking forward to playing my role in a fast-growing, dynamic organisation and overseeing the strategies and financial growth across the portfolio.”
Ben McLaughlin, Boxpark COO, added: “We’ve had an awesome year opening new sites, building incredible guest experiences and doing what we do best with the Euros frenzy! But as we continue to grow, we need world-class leaders with the relevant skills to achieve our business goals. I am delighted to welcome Chris to the team who will bring a wealth of experience to the team and be a part of our journey here at Boxpark.”
