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Revolution Bars Group plc
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
Revolution Bars Group plc (the "Group" or the "Company") announces the appointment of Rob Pitcher, who will join the Board of Revolution Bars Group plc as its new Chief Executive Officer. The joining date will be advised in due course.
Rob has over 25 years' experience within the hospitality sector, most recently as a member of the Executive Committee of Mitchells & Butlers ("M&B") as Divisional Director Restaurants responsible for the Harvester, Toby Carvery and Stonehouse brands.
Prior to joining M&B, Rob held senior positions at many other leading hospitality companies including: Bramwell, Stonegate, Town & City, Laurel, Spirit and Scottish & Newcastle Retail.
Following Rob's appointment, Keith Edelman will revert to his previous role as non-executive Chairman.
Commenting on the appointment, Keith Edelman said:
"We have undertaken a wide-ranging and exhaustive search for a new Chief Executive with extensive relevant experience to take the Company to our next stage of growth. Rob Pitcher's proven operational experience and leadership qualities with considerably bigger companies will enhance the ongoing development of the Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba brands. The Board looks forward to working with him."
This announcement contains inside information.
Until 28 May 2013, Rob was a director of Bramwell Pubs and Bars Limited, which subsequently went into administration on 31 October 2013. There is no further information which requires disclosure under 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.
A copy of this announcement will be available at www.revolutionbarsgroup.com/news/regulatory-news/.
8th February 2018
Enquiries:
Revolution Bars Group | |
Keith Edelman, Executive Chairman Mike Foster, Chief Financial Officer | +44 (0) 161 330 3876 |
Instinctif Partners Matthew Smallwood Tom Berger | +44 (0) 20 7457 2020 |