Colin Hughes has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Irish-owned pizza chain Four Star Pizza.
Operating out of the company's headquarters in Dublin, Mr Hughes will oversee all of the chain’s operations and develop and implement business plans to maintain and grow its overall performance in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Mr Hughes previously held senior executive positions for numerous hospitality-based companies including Subway, Pret a Manger, and Barburrito, as well as Marks & Spencer and Wyevale Garden Centres.
"I am absolutely delighted to be joining the Four Star Pizza business at such an exciting time," Mr Hughes said.
"This is a terrific opportunity to lead the brand to greater things and we have ambitious growth plans to make this happen," he added.
Four Star Pizza Ireland opened its first store in Crumlin, Dublin, in 1986.
The brand now employs more than 1,000 people across its 60 stores on the island of Ireland, including 15 in Northern Ireland.
