Comptoir Group PLC announced the appointment of Nick Ayerst as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 17 October 2022. Mr. Ayerst brings more than 30 years' experience in the hospitality industry and was previously Managing Director of LEON. Prior to his role at LEON, Mr. Ayerst spent 15 years in leadership roles at The Restaurant Group, where he was a member of the TRG Executive team.

Between 2013 and 2020, Mr. Ayerst was Managing Director of TRG Concessions. Mr. Ayerst will take over from Mr. Jean-Michel Orieux, who has been interim CEO since August 2022. Mr. Orieux will revert to his role as independent Non-Executive Director.