The Big Table Group
Adrian Walker is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various sectors, including hospitality and entertainment. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at The Big Table Group since November 2019, Adrian previously held key positions at Pizza Hut Restaurants UK, where notable achievements included a 20% CAGR in EBITDA and recognition as "Turnaround of the Year" at the 2018 Private Equity Awards. Prior experience includes serving as Finance Director at Odeon & UCI Cinemas, where Adrian led significant revenue growth and strategic initiatives, and in senior finance roles at Virgin Active Health Clubs and Vodafone Stores, driving substantial revenue increases through acquisitions and growth strategies. Adrian holds a Master's degree in International Business from the University of Melbourne and dual Bachelor's degrees in Law and Economics from Monash University.
The Big Table Group
The Big Table is one of the leading independent restaurant companies in the UK. We operate some of the most recognisable and loved restaurant brands to be found anywhere in the eating-out market, such as Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas. We operate over 150 restaurant sites in a variety of locations including leisure parks, shopping centres and high streets. We are a national business, with restaurants located across the country, from Inverness to Plymouth, employing thousands of people and serving millions of meals each year. The group is owned by private equity firm Epiris, which is committed to supporting a strategy of creating exceptional dining experiences by investing in culture and people through an award-winning training and development programme.