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RNS Number : 2999B  Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC  30 September 2025

 

 

 

 

Tortilla Mexican Grill plc

("Tortilla", the "Group" or the "Company")
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

30 September 2025

Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC ("Tortilla" or the "Group"), the largest and most
successful fast-casual Mexican restaurant group in Europe, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Richard Haley to its Board as Chief Financial
Officer, with effect from 6 October 2025. Completion of the appointment is
subject to the completion of customary regulatory due diligence checks by the
Company's Nominated Adviser and a further announcement will be made in due
course.

 

Richard is a seasoned finance executive whose career spans FTSE, AIM and
private equity-backed businesses. He has held senior finance leadership
positions at Trainline plc, Nightcap plc, Delinian Limited (formerly Euromoney
Institutional Investor plc), Halma plc, William Hill plc, Future plc, Tesco
plc and the British Standards Institute. Richard began his career at KPMG
where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA). He brings expertise in
financial reporting, treasury, tax, transformation, M&A, carve-outs, IPOs
and private equity value realisations.

 

Emma Woods, Chair of Tortilla, commented:

"We are very pleased to welcome Richard to the Board as CFO. His depth of
experience in listed and private equity environments, particularly across
consumer, retail and hospitality, together with his strong track record in
driving strategic transformation, will be vital as we execute our growth
agenda."

 

Richard Haley, commented:

 

"I am thrilled to be joining Andy and the Board at Tortilla. It's a fantastic
brand with a clear growth opportunity, and I am excited to be part of the team
as we build on Tortilla's strong foundations. I look forward to supporting the
Board with my experience and helping to drive Tortilla's next chapter of
growth."

 

Current Directorships/partnerships

·      Trainline plc

Directorships/partnerships within the last five years

·      Nightcap plc

·      Delinian Limited (formerly Euromoney Institutional Investor plc)

·      Halma plc

 

Richard Haley does not currently own any securities in the Company.

 

There are no further disclosures required in accordance with Rule 17 or
Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

 

 

 

 

ENQUIRIES:

 

 Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC                                    Via Eggmedia
 Andy Naylor, Chief Executive Officer
 Josie Whelan, Interim Chief Financial Officer

 Panmure Liberum Limited (Nominated Adviser, Sole Broker)      Tel: 020 3100 2222
 Andrew Godber
 Edward Thomas
 Nikhil Varghese

 Eggmedia Ltd (Public Relations)                               Tel: 07710 571452
 Ian Edmondson                                                   egg@eggmediapr.com
 Ross Gow                                                        ian@eggmediapr.com

 

About Tortilla Mexican Grill plc

 

Founded in 2007, Tortilla is Europe's largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant
brand. With 80 UK locations (of which 14 are franchise stores), 24 in France
(of which 11 are franchise stores) and 12 franchise stores in the Middle East,
Tortilla offers authentic California-style burritos, tacos and salads.

 

Through the acquisition of Chilango in the UK in 2022 and Fresh Burritos in
France in 2024, as well as franchise partnerships with SSP Group plc, Compass
UK & Ireland and Eathos, the brand continues to expand globally.

 

Tortilla breaks the mold of typical takeaways, combining quick service with
quality ingredients to serve affordable, made-to-order meals in under 90
seconds, in cosy environments fitting for lunch or dinner and a beer with
friends. The menu is fully customisable - there are thousands of flavour
combinations to try - with produce that's fresh, never frozen, 70% plant-based
and vegan-friendly, higher welfare meats and free from artificial flavours or
preservatives.

Emphasising sustainability, Tortilla only uses recycled and recyclable
packaging, 100% renewable electricity and sends zero waste to landfill.

Headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: MEX),
Tortilla employs over 1,200 people.

More details at tortillagroup.co.uk

 

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