Various Eateries appoints new CFO

Various Eateries, owner and operator of brands Coppa Club and Noci, has announced the appointment of Sharon Badelek to the board. Badelek's role as chief financial officer (CFO) will take effect from 1 April. 

In a career spanning more than 30 years, Badalek has held financial leadership positions at several high-profile leisure and hospitality businesses, including most recently the position of CFO of RedCat Pub Company.

Earlier in her career, Badalek was UK finance director and later group finance director at Vue Entertainment. After nine years with the company, Badalek was influential in selling the business for £950m.

She has also fulfilled the roles of CFO of Inspired Villages Group, a retirement village developer and operator; CFO and later CEO of Novus Leisure Limited, a London pub and nightclub operator; CFO of Westpoint Veterinary Group; Financial Controller and later Group Financial Controller at Holmes Place Health Clubs and Group Chief Accountant at Carlton Communications Plc. Badalek has been ACCA qualified since 1996.

She will replace James Darwent, who has acted as CFO on an interim basis since 11 November 2022, and is an executive director of the board. Darwent will continue in his position as interim CFO until 1 April.

Badalek says of her new role: "With strong brands that resonate with the modern consumer, a highly experienced senior team and a clear strategy for expansion, Various Eateries has an exciting opportunity to grow into a leading name in UK hospitality. I look forward to working closely with Andy, Hugh and Yishay to help the Company fulfil its potential and create value for all stakeholders."

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