Square Pie appoints chief executive
Restaurant group Square Pie has appointed Nabil Subuh as its new chief executive.
Subuh joins the 14-year-old business from his post as commercial director of Welcome Break, where he helped to drive record sales and profits, and also pioneered overhauls to the service station chain's retail offering.
He also spent time in senior operational posts at Pret A Manger and Coffee Republic.
The appointment means that Square Pie's chairman and founder Martin Dewey will now focus on food, brand and customers.
The business is forecast to hit sales of £5m in 2015, and enjoyed like-for-like restaurant growth of 16% in 2014, with EBITDA growth of over 50% and a 40% increase in turnover.
Commenting on his appointment, Subuh said: "Square Pie is a brand that has always resonated with me - and it's great to be joining at such an exciting stage in its growth. There is huge potential across the UK for our unique British, fast casual offering - in restaurant, grocery and hospitality.
"Square Pie's fantastic pies are core to its success and my attraction to the role. I'm really looking forward to working with the team to grow a genuinely special business and getting even more people to taste how good a pie can be."
Dewey added: "2014 was a breakthrough year for business and we've got even bigger plans for the 2015. It's fantastic to have Nabil on board and a great testament to the strength of our business and opportunity for growth."
