Luke Johnson and Zeev Godik
Gaucho Group, the leading Argentine steak restaurant group, has appointed Luke Johnson as non-executive Chairman.
Johnson is one of the UK’s most respected entrepreneurs in the hospitality and leisure sectors, and is currently Chairman of Patisserie Holdings, Bread Holdings (owner of Gail’s), 3Sixty Restaurants, Feng Sushi, Draft House, Grand Union and Genuine Dining. Previously he was Chairman of PizzaExpress, Giraffe and Strada.
Zeev Godik, Chief Executive of the Gaucho Group, says that Johnson’s appointment, and his acquisition of a stake in the company, will bring refreshing, new and highly respected expertise into the business: “Luke has been at the forefront of some of the most dynamic expansion programmes in hospitality. He has overseen over 500 restaurant and pub openings, more than any other individual in the sector, and his record in launching successful IPOs is second-to-none.
“His financial astuteness will be an invaluable asset for our own future plans, but what is equally important to us is a shared passion for the industry, his understanding of what makes a restaurant tick when it comes to quality, service and repeat business”
Luke Johnson said: “I am very excited to be working with Zeev and his team. I have been an admirer of Gaucho for many years, and look forward to helping with the expansion of the business. I see a great future for Gaucho and its new sibling CAU, both here and abroad, which is why I have invested a substantial sum in backing the business.”
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