Mike Tye

Mike Tye is an Independent Non-Executive Director at The Restaurant Group. Mike has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Mike Tye began their career in hospitality with Costa Coffee Ltd in October 2000, where they served as Managing Director for three years. In this role, they were responsible for Costa Coffee's UK operations, overseeing 450 stores and 10,000 employees. Under their leadership, the company saw significant growth and increased profitability.

In January 2003, Mike Tye joined Premier Inn as Managing Director. During their tenure, they oversaw the acquisition of Premier Lodge and the integration of Travel Inn to create Premier (Travel) Inn. Mike also led the company to achieve record profits, increasing EBIT from £65 million to £140 million.

In January 2005, Mike Tye joined Whitbread PLC as Managing Director of David Lloyd Leisure. Plc Board persuaded in 2005 not to sell the business; but deliver a 2 year recovery plan. Mike executed a strategic initiatives program focused on improving member experience and operational efficiency. As a result of their efforts, the company delivered £925 million pounds in sales, 41% more than the 2005 Deutsche Bank valuation of £657 million.

Mike Tye is a highly accomplished hospitality executive with a proven track record of delivering results. Mike has extensive experience in leading and growing businesses in the UK hospitality market.

Mike Tye studied management science at Loughborough University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. Prior to that, they completed their A levels in economics, pure and applied mathematics, French, and Latin at Prior Park College/Davies's College.