Restaurant Associates appoints managing director

Potter will take up his new role in April, and will play an essential role in the Restaurant Associates leadership team. Reporting to Jason Leek, sector managing director - Business & Industry, Nick will focus on building on the strength of the Restaurant Associates brand and its exclusivity within the market. Potter has extensive experience in the leisure, restaurant and entertainment markets and joins Compass Group UK & Ireland's exclusive market-leading food and support services business from Gala Coral, the international leisure organisation, where he held various roles including divisional managing director. Prior to this, he held senior leadership positions with Eldridge Pope and Allied Domecq He said: "Joining Restaurant Associates is the perfect next step in my career. I believe my experience within the industry will enable me to develop further Restaurant Associates' bespoke offer and develop it as a highly regarded brand." Leek added: "The success of both Restaurant Associates and Eurest Services is built around strong leadership teams that share a vision of great people, delivering great service. Our strength is in our ability to deliver an offer that meets the bespoke needs of every client. "Nick is an exciting addition to the Restaurant Associates leadership team who I believe will bring innovation, energy, creativity and a dynamic outlook to the business; we are very pleased to have him on board."