Comptoir Group reappoints former CEO
Comptoir reported a 9.5% increase in revenues to £34.5m for FY24 compared with £31.5m in FY23
Comptoir Group, owner of the Comptoir Libanais and Shawa restaurant, has announced that it has reappointed Chaker Hanna as its CEO.
Hanna takes over from Nick Ayerst who had been due to step down at the end of this month but will now leave the board and role immediately.
Hanna previously held the role of CEO for 12 years between 2010 to 2022, and was chosen by founder and creative director of the group Tony Kitous.
He was part of the team who launched the first Bella Italia and has also worked with brands such as Chili’s, Pizza Hut, Maggiano’s and Romano’s Macaroni Grill.
Comptoir also confirmed that non-executive director Ali Aneizi will be stepping down from his position with immediate effect.
Kitous said: “I am delighted that Chaker is re-joining the company as CEO. He was an instrumental part of the group’s leadership team for many years and is ideally placed to steer Comptoir through the next phase of its growth journey. I’m looking forward to working closely with Chaker in the years ahead.”
Hanna added: “Having previously spent over 12 years with Comptoir Group, I am delighted to be rejoining the family and work closely with the entire team and Tony to continue building on our past successes and fully capitalise on the company’s full potential in the years to come.”
Comptoir reported a 9.5% increase in revenues to £34.5m for FY24 compared with £31.5m in FY23.
The group’s restaurant sales also recorded a positive increase, with like for like sales in the second half year of +2.9% and full year like for like sales of +1.9%.
