ABOUT AK...
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20 years’ experience with some of the UK's most popular and successful casual dining brands.
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A founding member of giraffe, the UK's leading family restaurant group, from its creation in 1998, through to its sale to Tesco UK in 2013.
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Former Head of People, Hospitality and Brand Communications, specialising in training, recruitment and people development.
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Responsible for succession planning, in a business that grew from 10 to 1500 employees.
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Accountable for team performance of more than 1500 employees across 65 locations.
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Grew a new concept from £500k-£50m turnover.
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Opened more than 90 restaurants both here in the UK & Internationally.
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Implemented brand and management development for international franchise partners with a turnover from start-up to $24m.