Paula MacKenzie has been appointed new CEO at Pizza Express effective June 6, 2022. MacKenzie is joining from KFC UK & Ireland where she was MD and she is replacing David Campbell who has stepped down seven months ago from CEO.

MacKenzie has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry having worked for several companies in the industry such as Diageo, GSK, Innocent Drinks and finally KFC UK & Ireland. 

As a new CEO, she will be in charge together with the management team of growing the brand and leading special projects such as further developing the loyalty app and refurbishing the brand units.