Wagamama Appoints Stephen Judge As CEO of North America Division

May 22, 2025•3 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Wagamama

Stephen Judge

New YorkHospitalityFood and Beverage

Description

Wagamama has announced the appointment of Stephen Judge as CEO of its North America division, effective June 9. Judge will replace Richard Flaherty, who served as CEO for over five years. His experience in growing dining concepts is expected to aid Wagamama's expansion in the US market.

Company Information

Company

Wagamama

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Wagamama is a casual-dining brand that operates 160 restaurants in the U.K. and 50 locations across Europe and the Middle East. The brand focuses on serving Pan-Asian cuisine in a modern setting. Wagamama aims to deliver culinary excellence and high service standards. It has seven locations in the U.S., including Boston and New York City.

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