Speaker Q&A (2018): Alexander Salussolia, Glendola Leisure Group

Speaker Q&As

Alexander Salussolia is managing director of Glendola Leisure Group — one of the UK’s leading independent private pub and restaurant operators. He’ll be appearing alongside the Yummy Pub Co’s Tim Foster, Brian Keeley-Whiting, MD of Whiting & Hammond, and Kate Nicholls, chief executive of The ALMR, to discuss ‘Are we growing our pubs or saving our pubs?’ on the show’s opening day. What do you see as key trends for the casual dining sector in the coming year?  Recruitment challenges, environmental consciousness, and the growth in dietary lifestyle choices — such as dairy, gluten and protein free options. What do you feel…

Zoe Bowley, MD of PizzaExpress

Speaker Q&A (2018): Zoe Bowley, PizzaExpress

Speaker Q&As

Next up in our exclusive speaker Q&A series is Zoe Bowley, UK & Ireland managing director at PizzaExpress.  A member of PizzaExpress’ UK Board since 2011 (first as operations director, then UK chief operating officer, and now MD), she’ll be discussing their Transformation agenda and sharing insights into how they are ‘Keeping PizzaExpress relevant after 53 years’. What do you see as key trends for the casual dining sector in the coming year?  The continuing cost pressure remains a certainty so it is important to embrace the trends to grow the top line. • Digital and technology innovation – connecting with customers in…