All People articles – Page 26
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NewsBranagan to move to NED role at Living Ventures
Living Ventures has announced that founding director, John Branagan, is to step back from his executive chef director role but remain on the company board.
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Stones joins Vagabond board
Former Be At One managing director Andrew Stones has joined the board of Vagabond in a non-executive advisory role, MCA understands.
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OpinionCoronation street
For any company succession planning is an absolute priority but for founder-led businesses it can present particular challenges. How can you ever replace a founder and how should they be involved in the process? MCA editor James Wallin talks to recruitment experts to get their view on the pitfalls of managing succession. They discuss what the sector can learn from examples such as Loungers as well as examining a high-profile internal promotion yesterday, in James Spragg’s succession to chief executive at Casual Dining Group.
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NewsJames Spragg appointed as CEO of CDG
James Spragg has been appointed as the new chief executive of Casual Dining Group, with effect from 29 April.
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NewsJohnson joins Pat Val creditors committee
Luke Johnson has taken the “unusual step” of joining a committee of creditors to Patisserie Valerie - the failed café chain he formerly chaired, according to the Times.
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NewsEx-Pret exec Selin joins Wagamama
Wagamama has further strengthened its management team with the appointment of former Pret executive, Johanna Selin, MCA understands.
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NewsInn Collection hires new CFO
The Inn Collection Group has appointed Claire Burgess as its chief finance officer, as it looks to double its 10-strong estate by 2022. She succeeds current CFO Ian Stein who will step down from the Alchemy-backed group’s board in May.
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NewsMetis announces promotions and new hires
Metis Real Estate Advisors have announced a series of promotions and a new hire to the team.
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Deltic announces senior promotions
The Deltic Group, the late-night bar and club operator, has announced a number of senior promotions and appointments.
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Coal Shed hires Choa
Coal Shed Restaurants has appointed Tania Choa, formerly of Soho House and Columbo Group, as group finance and operations director, MCA understands.
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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.