The Restaurant Group (TRG) has announced the appointment of Barry Nightingale as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will start with the company and join the Board on 20 June.
Nightingale is an experienced CFO having recently held that role at Monarch Airlines, where he played a considerable role in the turnaround. Prior to that, he was at leisure giant Betfred, where he led the successful acquisition and integration of the Tote.
At TRG, Nightingale will have accountability for the Finance function and also for IT, procurement and property.
Danny Breithaupt, CEO, said, 'I am pleased to welcome Barry to the Company. I am delighted that he is able to join immediately and will be able to contribute to and support the implementation of the ongoing review of our operating strategy and brands. Together with his strong financial credentials, he brings very relevant experience from a variety of consumer, leisure and multi-site businesses and will add real strength to our Executive Team. We look forward to working with him.'
Debbie Hewitt, Chairman, said, 'Barry has a broad commercial background and extensive corporate finance experience, which will bring new insights to the CFO role and which will allow him to make an immediate contribution to this important phase in the Company's development and in the future. We welcome him to the Board.'
The Restaurant Group plc operates over 500 restaurants and pub restaurants throughout the UK. Its principal trading brands are Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito, Coast to Coast, a Pub restaurant business and a Concessions business which trades principally in major UK airports.