Hostmore has announced the resignation of Robert B. Cook as chief executive and a director with immediate effect.
The Edinburgh-headquartered hospitality group also confirmed that Julie McEwan, currently chief operating officer of Fridays, has been appointed interim chief executive.
She joined the business last February and, prior to that, was at Big Table Group - previously Casual Dining Group - latterly as brand director of Las Iguanas. She has previously held management roles at Spirit Pub Company, Premier Inn and Whitbread.