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EY has appointed Robert Pyle as its new UK&I restaurant sector leader to oversee the firm’s work across the out-of-home foodservice market.
Pyle, a partner in the EY-Parthenon strategy team, has been with the firm since 2007. He brings over 20 years of experience advising leisure, retail, and consumer businesses, with a focus on quick service restaurants (QSR), casual dining, and coffee shops.
In his new role, he will coordinate EY’s integrated support services, working alongside Trevellyan Collier in consulting, Andrew Taylor in tax, and Chris Solomides in assurance.
The appointment comes as the UK restaurant industry faces a combination of resilient consumer demand and significant cost pressures. Pyle’s remit will include helping clients navigate digital transformation, pricing strategies, and operational efficiency within a changing competitive landscape.
Michael Thompson, UK&I managing partner for consumer and health industries at EY, said: “I am delighted that Robert is taking on this leadership role. The restaurant and wider foodservice sector is experiencing significant structural change, but there are also opportunities for those ready to innovate.
“Robert’s leadership and deep sector knowledge, transaction experience and ability to help clients navigate disruptive market forces will be hugely valuable as operators and investors plan for their next phase of growth.”
Pyle added: “The UK restaurant sector remains one of the country’s most dynamic and economically important industries. Despite ongoing cost and competitive pressures, the appetite for eating out is strong.
“I’m excited to work with EY colleagues across the business to support operators, suppliers and investors as they adapt to changing consumer expectations, embrace technology and build more connected, commercially robust businesses.”
