Newcastle-based Cairn Group has appointed an experienced food and beverage operations director to oversee its portfolio of standalone restaurants and bars. David Ladd joins from Bar Soba Group where he headed the pan Asian brand and was responsible for an annual turnover of more than £10m and 200 employees.
He has worked for well-known companies in the hospitality sector including Cameron’s Brewery, Mahiki Group and Newcastle-based Black Door Group. Cairn Group operates individually branded bars and restaurants across the UK in addition to 28 hotels.
Mr Ladd said: “I am delighted to be joining Cairn Group and getting to know its diverse portfolio of bars, restaurants and hotels. I was very impressed by the professionalism and passion of the Cairn team. This is a fantastic opportunity, and I am excited to get started.”
