The group is currently seeking his replacement.

Wagamama owner The Restaurant Group has announced that the company’s chairman, Ken Hanna will not seek re-election at the Group’s next AGM during 2024 due to personal reasons.

The group said in its regulatory filing that it will now initiate a comprehensive search process to identify a new Chairman and will update the market as and when appropriate.

Hanna will hold his position until a successor is appointed.

"It has been a privilege to work at TRG and I will be leaving the company in great shape with the business trading really strongly, outperforming the market and making good progress on its strategic options. I would like to thank the Board and management team as well as our brilliant colleagues across the business for their great work and support during my time with TRG. I wish them and the Group much-continued success,” Hanna said.

Just recently,The Restaurant Group reported £467.4min revenue during the first half of the year, a 10.4% increase from £423.4m in 2022.