Inspired by a love of real Italian pizza, PizzaExpress has been pioneering delicious handmade pizza since 1965.

PizzaExpress is one of the leading casual dining operators in the UK & Ireland, where we currently operate over 490 sites. We also have strong positions across international markets with over 100 sites trading from 14 different territories.

Since July 2014, PizzaExpress has been owned by Hony Capital, a leading Chinese private equity firm with strong expertise in cross-border investments.

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PizzaExpress' headquarters in United Kingdom

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The Operations Team at PizzaExpress focuses on ensuring efficient and seamless restaurant operations across all locations. This team is responsible for maintaining high standards of service, overseeing daily operational activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality guidelines, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance operational excellence. They work collaboratively to optimize resource allocation, manage staff, and drive continuous improvement to deliver exceptional dining experiences to customers.

Operations Team

The Human Resources Team at PizzaExpress is responsible for managing recruitment, employee development, and wellbeing across over 590 sites globally. This team ensures the effective hiring of talent, oversees training programs to enhance leadership and front-of-house skills, and promotes inclusion and wellbeing among employees. Additionally, they manage employee benefits and rewards, fostering a supportive and motivating work environment in alignment with the company's values and business goals.

Human Resources Team

The Marketing Team at PizzaExpress is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and customer engagement both in the UK & Ireland and across international markets. This includes managing national and international campaigns, overseeing performance marketing, PR and social media, brand communications, and customer experience insights. The team collaborates to ensure consistent brand messaging and leverages insights to optimize marketing initiatives and enhance the overall customer experience.

Marketing Team

The Finance Team at PizzaExpress is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial health and performance. This includes budgeting, financial planning and analysis, management reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The team plays a critical role in strategic decision-making by providing data-driven insights and financial forecasts to guide the company’s growth and operational efficiency in both domestic and international markets.

Finance Team

The Directors Team at PizzaExpress provides strategic leadership and oversees the critical functions of the company. The Digital & Loyalty Director focuses on enhancing customer engagement and loyalty through digital channels. The Channel & International Director manages operations and expansion of PizzaExpress across various channels and international markets. The Supply Chain Director ensures the supply chain is efficient and effective, maintaining the quality of ingredients and products. The Legal Director handles all legal affairs and compliance matters, safeguarding the company’s interests. The IT Operations Director oversees the technology infrastructure, ensuring smooth and secure IT operations to support business activities.

Directors Team

The IT and Technology team at PizzaExpress oversees the technological infrastructure and cybersecurity of the company. Headed by the Head of IT Operations & Service, the team ensures seamless operational efficiency, robust security measures, and the integration of data analytics through the Head of Data and Business Intelligence. This dedicated team supports PizzaExpress's growth by optimizing the technology backbone across its numerous domestic and international locations.

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