All People articles – Page 17
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Tim Lowther appointed general manager at CKE Restaurants
Restaurant industry stalwart Tim Lowther has been appointed to head up Europe and the Russian Federation for CKE Restaurants as general manager.
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Analysis & InsightChange is afoot
This year has already seen the departure of a fair few long-standing chief executives in the eating and drinking out sector, with the news that Clive Schlee will be stepping down from his role at Pret after 16 years sure to have caused a few surprised expressions yesterday. MCA’s deputy editor Georgi Gyton looks at the legacy he will leave, and what his departure may mean for Pret. Featuring additional commentary from MCA contributing editor Peter Martin.
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NewsClive Schlee to step down as CEO of Pret
Clive Schlee is to step down as the CEO of Pret A Manger at the end of September 2019, with Pret’s chief operating officer Pano Christou appointed as his successor.
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NewsLoungers appoints non-exec director to the board
Loungers has appointed Robert Darwent to the company’s board of directors as a non-executive director, with immediate effect.
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NewsPaul Chase to depart CPL
Paul Chase has stepped down from his role as head of education and training at CPL Training Group, following the announcement CGA has acquired the business.
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NewsDodo eyes UK corporate store
Dodo Pizza, the Russian pizza concept, has appointed Mikhail Chernyshev to lead its marketing in the UK and Europe, MCA understands.
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NewsHawthorn Leisure appoints Cannons
Hawthorn Leisure has appointed Andrew Cannons as its pub property director.
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GK Pub Partners shakes up ops team
Greene King Pub Partners has appointed Chris Gott, a former divisional director at Ei Group, as operations director covering the north of England and Scotland.
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Imbiba appoints Sherlock as property director
Imbiba, the specialist hospitality investor, has appointed Kieran Sherlock as a property director, MCA understands.
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NewsJust Eat appoints ex-UberEats exec as NED
Just Eat has appointed Jambu Palaniappan, formerly of UberEats, as non-executive director.
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NewsDomino’s line up Rennie as CEO
Domino’s Pizza Group is set to replace its chief executive David Wild, with Andrew Rennie, the chief executive for Europe at Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, Sky News reports.
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NewsGallyot joins Moose
Moose Coffee has appointed Stuart Gallyot, director of Ei Group and former company secretary at Punch Taverns, as a non-executive director, and lined up two new openings, MCA has learnt.
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NewsHomeslice hires Botha
Homeslice Pizza has hired Werner Botha, formerly of Bill’s, as head of operations, and is considering a move outside London, MCA has learnt.
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NewsYoung see ‘limited prospects’ in hospitality
More than half (53%) of 16-20-year-olds would not consider a career in hospitality, due to be being seen as “a stepping stone to another career”, and having “limited career prospects”, a study by HIT Training has found.
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Alton lined up to lead BII
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has appointed Steven Alton, chief operating officer, with a view to him taking over from Mike Clist as chief executive.
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NewsWahaca tightens up walk-outs policy
Wahaca has tightened up its policy on walk-outs, after a waiter was reportedly told to pay part of the bill when customers left without paying.
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NewsStonegate partners with staff wellbeing apps
Stonegate has partnered with two technology platforms aimed at improving staff training, retention and engagement.
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Vagabond strengths senior team
Vagabond, the wine bar, restaurant and retail business, has further strengthened its senior management team as it gears up for expansion, MCA understands.
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NewsOakman Inns appoints Steven Kenee as CIO
Oakman Inns & Restaurants has appointed Downing LLP’s Steven Kenee as chief investment officer. He will be joining Oakman full-time in September.
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Ei Group to support launch of game-based training at Hippo Inns
Ei Managed Investments has partnered with technology company Attensi to launch a game-based training solution, which is being rolled out at Hippo Inns.