Appointment of Group Operations Director

RNS Number : 6023O

Barkby Group PLC (The)

31 January 2019

 

31 January 2019

The Barkby Group PLC

("Barkby" or the "Group")

Appointment of Group Operations Director

The Barkby Group PLC, the consumer-focused hospitality group, is pleased to announce that Stephen Cook has joined the Board of Directors as Group Operations Director, with immediate effect.

Stephen Cook has previously held several senior roles in the hospitality industry including, most recently, at the New Inn, Coln St Aldwyns and The Park Pub and Kitchen, Bedford. Mr Cook is highly experienced in running all operational aspects of hospitality businesses and has built a strong reputation within the industry for driving and delivering growth.

Rupert Fraser, CEO of Barkby, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Stephen onto the board. His vast experience in our sector makes him a key addition to our growing team."

NEX Rules disclosures

Stephen Cook, aged 37, is or has during the last five years, been a director or partner of the following companies and partnerships:

Current directorships/partnerships	Past directorships/partnerships
Coln Holdings Limited The Lidgate Star Company Ltd	Top Park Tapas Ltd Serendipity Endeavours Limited Yubi Inns Limited

Contacts:

The Barkby Group PLC	[phone]
Rupert Fraser, Chief Executive Officer
Allenby Capital (NEX Exchange Corporate Adviser and Broker)	[phone]
Jeremy Porter/Asha Chotai
Camarco (Financial PR)	[phone]
Jennifer Renwick/Jane Glover/Jake Thomas

Notes to editors 

The Barkby Group PLC currently owns and operates four highly acclaimed gastropub properties with a total of 38 hotel rooms and is focused on delivering a high-end experience in select "destination" locations. The Group's gastropubs seek to differentiate themselves by quality of food and service and upscale accommodation.

The Barkby Group PLC has an experienced team driving its growth strategy. The Group intends to develop a large portfolio of premium hospitality properties in partnership with breweries across the UK and intends to scale up to 8 - 12 sites over the next 3 - 5 years. The Group is focused on a capital light, strong cashflow model with growth driven by quick turnaround of under-performing hospitality properties and other complementary businesses.

 

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