Restaurant Group announces Paul May to its Board as upcoming Non-Executive Director

– UK, London – The Restaurant Group plc (LSE:RTN), is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul May as a Non-Executive Director. He will join the Board on 3 July 2017.

Paul has extensive current experience of managing public and private companies in the retail and hospitality sectors. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Patisserie Valerie Holdings plc, having been appointed in 2006. During his tenure, he has overseen the profitable expansion of the company and its successful IPO. Paul is also a Non-Executive Director at GRA Ltd, a privately-owned sports facilities and hospitality group.

The Company also today announces that Sally Cowdry, Non-Executive Director, will be retiring from the Board on 31 August 2017.

As part of the Board’s succession planning, the Company intends to recruit one further Non-Executive Director in due course.

Debbie Hewitt, Chairman, said; “I am pleased to welcome Paul to the Company. As well as his strong sector credentials and his broad strategic and commercial insight, he brings a wealth of experience as a listed company director. I am sure that he will add considerable value to our Board and we look forward to working with him.

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Sally for her valuable contribution during her tenure, and wish her all the best for the future.”

About The Restaurant Group plc

The Restaurant Group plc operates 494 restaurants and pub restaurants throughout the UK. Its principal trading brands are Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquito, Coast to Coast and Brunning & Price. It also operates a multi-brand Concessions business which trades principally in UK airports.

For more information : http://www.trgplc.com

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