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Turtle Bay founder buys back business

Ajith Jayawickrema has bought back the Caribbean restaurant brand from private equity firm, Piper, which has backed the 50-strong business since 2013. Jane O’Riordan will step down as Chair and be succeeded by co-founder, Crispin Tweddell.

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