All People articles – Page 19
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NewsBrewDog appoints Neary, posts pre-tax loss
BrewDog has appointed Just Eat EU finance director Dominic Neary as its new chief finance officer.
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NewsTracey Matthews: “Restaurants aren’t strategic with HR”
Former Gaucho chief operating officer and HR guru Tracey Matthews is overseeing the rollout of upmarket home counties steak restaurant brand Prime. She speaks to Restaurant magazine’s Joe Lutrario.
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NewsIntu appoints interim CFO
Intu has appointed Barbara Gibbes as its interim chief financial officer, following the announcement, earlier this month, that current CFO Matthew Roberts would be taking up the role of chief executive.
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NewsNando’s promotes Horn to acting CEO
Nando’s has appointed Maria Horn to the position of acting CEO for the UK & Ireland, while the company looks to recruit a permanent replacement for Robb Papps.
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NewsKevin Georgel to step down as CEO of Admiral Taverns
Kevin Georgel is to step down from his role as chief executive of Admiral Taverns after a nine-year tenure.
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Talk Talk's Ferry joins Greggs board
Greggs has appointed Kate Ferry, chief financial officer of TalkTalk Group, as an independent non-executive director.
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Diageo appoints Crew as NED
Diageo has appointed Debra Crew, the former president and chief executive of Reynolds American, as a non-executive director.
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NewsDodo Pizza hires Sweeney to lead UK development
Dodo Pizza, the Russian c450 strong brand, has hired David Sweeney, formerly of Burger King, Papa John’s, to lead its development in the UK, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCDG to support Syrian refugees through training programme
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has completed a pilot programme that aims to support Syrian refugees gain the necessary skills and experience to transition into the world of work.
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NewsFever Bars co-founder invests in bowling concept
Nigel Blair, the co-founder of Fever Bars, has joined Disco Bowl – the nine-strong bowling operator run by the directors of Disco Bars.
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BII searches for replacement to Clist
The British Institute of Innkeeping has launched the search for a chief operating officer as current chief executive, Mike Clist, looks to step down.
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NewsRola Wala partner joins rival Wrap it Up!
Rola Wala partner Danny Vilela has left to join quick service concept Wrap it Up! as director of food & beverage, MCA understands.
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NewsIntu promotes Roberts to CEO
Shopping centre landlord Intu has promoted chief financial officer, Matthew Roberts, to the role of chief executive, with effect from the end of the month.
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NewsAzzurri Group appoints Zizzi FD
The Azzurri Group has appointed Karen Sweetman as finance director for its Zizzi brand.
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Analysis & InsightA Novel Idea: No. 7 Diversity of Thought
Every month, Marcel Khan, chief executive of Thunderbird Fried Chicken, reads a book (so you don’t have to) and applies insight into the sector based on what he’s learned between the covers and beyond. This month: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
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McEntee departs Benugo
Rory McEntee has left his role as head of marketing for Benugo after two and a half years with the brand, to join Gymbox as marketing director.
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Analysis & InsightCulture of consistency
A strong culture is often cited as the backbone to any hospitality business but is there a risk of it being neglected when in expansion mode? MCA’s deputy editor Georgi Gyton looks at the importance of culture and how operators can retain it as they grow. Includes commentary from LEON, Hard Rock Café, Urban Pubs & Bars and Hawksmoor.
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OpinionWhere there's a will: The power of true grit
Jon Midmer, of global executive search firm JMA, looks at what sporting examples can teach business about the importance of grit – which he defines as a combination of sustained determination, supreme resilience, strength of character and a visceral will to win.
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NewsSwindon steps down from Laine board
Martin Swindon has left his role as finance director for Laine Pub Company after a transition period following its takeover last year, MCA understands.
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NewsWagamama further strengthens head office
The Restaurant Group has appointed Ross Farquhar to the new role of chief marketing officer for Wagamama as it continues to strengthen the brand’s head office post acquisition.