The Restaurant Group appoints May as non-exec

The Restaurant Group has appointed Paul May as a non-executive director. He will start his new role in July, before Sally Cowdry retires from her non-executive director position at the group on 31 August. The company intends to recruit one further non-executive director. May’s experience of managing public and private companies in the retail and hospitality sectors includes his current role as chief executive of Patisserie Valerie Holdings, to which he was appointed in 2006. During his tenure, he has overseen the expansion of the company and its IPO. May is also a non-executive director at GRA, a privately owned sports facilities and hospitality group. To send feedback, e-mail Shekha.Vyas@egi.co.uk or tweet @shekhaV or @estatesgazette