Kai Hepworth is an accomplished operations leader with extensive experience in various roles across the hospitality and entertainment sectors. Currently serving as a Purple Storyteller and Fractional Operations Director / COO at Purple Story since September 2025, Kai specializes in driving transformation and performance improvement for businesses. Previous roles include Managing Director of Operations at Knoops and Operations Director positions at Mitchells & Butlers PLC and Marston's PLC, where responsibilities encompassed significant revenue and profit management across multiple locations. Kai has held executive positions at Zip World UK and Tenpin Ltd, demonstrating a proven track record in sales growth and operational excellence. Notable contributions include strategic leadership at Bill's Restaurants and Costa Coffee, where awards and recognition were achieved for outstanding performance and team development. Kai holds a degree in Sports Science from the University of Sunderland.
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