Tortilla Mexican Grill has appointed Richard Haley to its board of directors as chief financial officer (CFO).

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant said that Haley’s appointment follows the completion of all required regulatory and due diligence checks by its nominated adviser, Panmure Liberum.

Haley is a finance executive with a career spanning FTSE, AIM and private equity-backed businesses.

He has held senior finance positions at Trainline, Nightcap, Tesco, William Hill and the British Standards Institute.

Haley began his career at KPMG where he qualified as a chartered accountant. He brings expertise in financial reporting, treasury, tax, transformation, M&A, carve-outs, IPOs and private equity value realisations.

Chair at Tortilla, Emma Woods, said: "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."

Haley concluded: "I am thrilled to be joining CEO, Andy Naylor, 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."

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