Fridays chief technology officer Erica Livermore has departed after three years with the Hostmore brand.

Livermoore oversaw digital, infrastructure & technical transformation at the restaurant and bar concept, as it launched underwent an IPO and launched a secondary brand, 63rd & 1st.

Her departure follows former CEO Robert Cook’s resignation in January and chairman Gavin Manson announcing his retirement shortly after.

The company is currently being led on interim basis by Julie McEwan as a permanent replacement is sought.

In March the company said the publication of its preliminary results for 2022 had been delayed is it negotiates with its banks about amending its lending facilities.

Livermore, who was previously with Virgin Active and De Vere Hotels, wrote on LinkedIn: “I want to say a huge thank you to my colleagues, my vendor partners and my teams for coming with me on the journey and for supporting me all the way…

“I leave with sadness but with great pride. All good things eventually come to an end but I am pretty sure we made a difference and we care.”