All People articles – Page 109
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OpinionMastering the art of delegation
Provenance Inns has grown from just one pub four years ago to seven and counting, leading to a complete overhaul of how the award-winning company operates. Co-founder Michael Ibbotson tells James Wallin how he has coped with such rapid growth and talks about his plans for the future.
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News
Former SSP CEO takes dual roles
Tony Keating, the former chief executive of SSP UK & Ireland, has taken on two new roles, including becoming a director of West Cornwall Pasty Company, M&C Report understands.
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Ken Hom named ambassador for tourism campaign
Ken Hom OBE has been invited to become an ambassador for the GREAT Britain campaign in recognition of his personal support and contribution to the campaign that showcases the best of Britain to tourists and business visitors
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Bacon joins Thai Leisure Group board
Kevin Bacon, the former TRG executive, has joined the board of Thai Leisure Group (TLG), operator of the Chaophraya brand
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Dodd to join Fuller’s
Simon Dodd, the former chief operating officer of Orchid Pub Company, is to join Fuller’s as operations director for its Premium City division
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NewsBarburrito launches apprenticeship programme
Barburrito, the Manchester-based Mexican-style casual dining chain, has launched its own apprenticeship programme
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Interviews
Friday five-minute interview: Andrew Buchanan of Thwaites
M&C Report talks to Andrew Buchanan, operations director at Thwaites, about his top priority, the best advice he’s been given and who is doing something special in the industry.
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Analysis & Insight
The life of Brian
“I am Mr Average,” says Brian Whiting, the driving force behind Whiting & Hammond (W&H), the now seven-strong pub and restaurant business. But don’t read that as boring and safe – neither of those terms apply to this easy-to-chat-to, 48-year-old, self-declared (accurately) “natural host”
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CPL predicts rise in quick, intensive training refreshers
CPL Training chief executive, Daniel Davies, has predicted a rise in shorter, sharper training interventions.
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Jerome leaves CAMRA to join SIBA
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has appointed Tony Jerome to the newly-created role of director of communications and membership.
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Jackson joins the board of Gail’s
John Jackson, the former group chief executive of the Jamie Oliver Group, has joined the board of Gail’s, the artisan bakery chain backed by Luke Johnson
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Jackson joins Stein’s board
John Jackson has joined the board of the Seafood Trading Ltd, the company led by high-profile chef Rick Stein
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NewsH+H COO steps down
Peter Davies has stepped down as chief operating officer of Harris + Hoole and is set to join Starbucks UK in a similar role
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Rowe joins The Koh Group board
Simon Rowe, currently interim finance director at Gordon Ramsay Group, has joined the board of The Koh Group
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Bel & The Dragon appoints new ops director
Longshot has appointed Hector Ross as the new operations director for its growing Bel & The Dragon vehicle
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English to oversee Cinnamon Kitchen growth
Tina English has been appointed commercial director of Indian Restaurants Ltd, the company behind The Cinnamon Club and Cinnamon Kitchen
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NewsBrewDog’s Watt named entrepreneur of the year
James Watt, the co-founder of BrewDog, was named Food and Drink Entrepreneur of the Year last night
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NewsDraft House seeks FD
Draft House, the London-based craft beer bar concept, is seeking a new finance director to aid the business with its next stage of growth
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NewsKempinska steps back from Jongleurs
Maria Kempinska is believed to have stepped back from Jongleurs, the iconic comedy brand she founded 31 years ago
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NewsBritvic seeks successor to Ivell
Britvic has begun a search for heavyweight figures to refresh its boardroom, including finding a successor to senior independent director Bob Ivell