MBS Intelligence

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The MBS Group is delighted to present the 2025 edition of the Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index, produced in partnership

May was an exciting month in the UK’s automotive industry. On the 7th, the London-based autonomous vehicle technology startup Wayve raised $1bn – the largest

Something we look forward to when advising consumer companies on senior R&D appointments is the opportunity to sit down with industry leaders and discuss the

At the beginning of this month, the UK hosted the first-ever AI Safety Summit. Held at Bletchley Park – the base for second world war

This week, news headlines were dominated by the US’s decision to shoot down a suspected 200-foot-tall Chinese ‘spy balloon’. Tensions are now running high between

The man who won over decades of Apple fans with iconic products, Sir Jonathan Paul Ive, is leaving the business after 27 years. Jony led

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Garage Beer appoints Patrick Brang as Chief Financial Officer and Andrew McGuire as Chief Revenue Officer. The US brewer has strengthened its leadership team with two senior hires. Patrick joins from BeatBox Beverages as Chief Financial Officer, while Andrew brings more than two decades of commercial leadership experience from Molson Coors.

Truewerk appoints Matthew Raleigh as Chief Operating Officer to support operational growth. The US performance workwear brand has appointed Matthew as Chief Operating Officer. He joins from VF Corporation and will oversee supply chain, logistics and production as the business continues to scale its operations.

Vera Bradley appoints Ian Bickley as Chief Executive Officer as brand returns to quarterly profit. The US accessories brand has appointed Ian as Chief Executive Officer after eight months as Executive Chair. The business returned to profit in Q4 ended 31 January, reporting $2.7m operating income.

Dr Haus Dermatology launches consultant-led medical weight management service. The London clinic has introduced a structured weight management programme led by consultant endocrinologist Edson Nogueira. The service offers specialist consultations, diagnostic testing, treatment delivery and virtual follow-ups for patients.

Vitality agrees discount for Boots online doctor weight loss service. The health insurer has partnered with Boots to offer members up to 25% off its online doctor weight loss service from spring. The programme combines clinical treatment, digital progress tracking and a 12-month aftercare plan.

ONYX Hospitality Group sees strong growth from UK and Ireland in 2025. The hotel operator reported a 13% rise in room nights and 16% revenue growth from the UK and Ireland. Strong demand for Thailand and other Southeast Asia destinations supports an optimistic outlook for 2026.

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