IN BRIEF: Tortilla Mexican Grill confirms Empiric CEO as new chair

Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC - London-based fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain - Confirms appointment of Duncan Garrood as its new non-executive chair, following the completion of due diligence checks by broker Panmure Liberum. Garrood's selection was first announced at the start of this month. He is chief executive officer of Empiric Student Property PLC, a FTSE 250 listing that develops university accommodation, and previously was CEO of Punch Taverns, Bill's Restaurants and Ten Entertainment Group PLC. He also currently is senior independent director of Brighton Pier Group PLC, a former AIM listing now traded on JP Jenkins. At Tortilla, Garrood replaces Emma Woods, who steps down after four years in post.

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By Tom Waite, Alliance News editor

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