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Italian restaurant group Carluccio’s has appointed Gala Coral CEO Carl Leaver as its new non-executive chairman.

Leaver, will replace Simon Kossoff, who stood down in July, in driving forward the 119-strong restaurant group. 

Prior to his role at Gala Coral, Leaver was director of international, home and e-commerce at Marks & Spencer and CEO of De Vere Group PLC.

Carluccio’s CEO Neil Wickers said: "With his international, leisure and retail background, I know Carl will be a fantastic addition to the team. I look forward to working closely with him as we take the business through its next stage of growth, both in the UK and overseas.”

“I have long admired Carluccio’s and I am delighted to be joining this unique brand with its mix of hospitality and retail. I very much look forward to taking the business forward with Neil and his team," added Leaver.