Robin Rowland
Director/Board Member at FULLER, SMITH & TURNER P.L.C.
Net worth: 53 402 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Prior to working with TriSpan, Robin spent 35 years in the restaurant / F&B sectors, where he held several senior management roles with leading casual brands.
From joining Whitbread PLC in 1984, Robin has developed and led multiple pub & restaurant brands with leading UK hospitality sector PLCs including Diageo, Scottish & Newcastle and The Restaurant Group before joining Yo! Sushi in 1999.
Over 18 years, Robin built Yo! Sushi, the iconic fast-casual popular restaurant chain, from 3 to ~100 company restaurants both in the UK and the US, including 16 franchise restaurants in international airports and the Gulf.
In November 2017, Yo! Sushi acquired Canada-based Bento Sushi (supermarket kiosks and supply) creating a US$200m+ turnover group.
Robin led Yo! Sushi’s MBOs in September 2003, March 2008 and most recently in November 2015.
His management philosophy is simple as he agitates for “continual improvement” on 5 Ps – People, Product, Property, Promotion and Profit.
He has been recognized by a number of awards such as “Retailer of Year” awarded by MCA, “Group Restauranteur” awarded by Catey, “Icon Winner” at the annual Peach Factory Hero & Icon Awards, and received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for outstanding services to hospitality in 2016.
The Yo! Sushi team has been recognized over the years for design, company, menu, technology and as an outstanding employer.
Robin serves as Non-Executive Director at Fullers PLC, Caffe Nero and UK Hospitality.
He previously held NED roles at Tortilla, Yo! Sushi and Marston’s PLC.
Robin received his degree in American Studies, History, Politics and Literature from the University of Kent.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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2023-03-31 | 7,165 ( 0.02% ) | 53 402 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Robin Rowland active positions
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FULLER, SMITH & TURNER P.L.C. | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-23 |
TriSpan LLP
TriSpan LLP Investment ManagersFinance TriSpan LLP (TriSpan) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2015 by Elan Schultz and Fady Michel Abouchalache. The firm is headquartered in London with an additional office in New York. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Rosa Thai Massage | Director/Board Member | - |
Rosa Mexicano Brands, Inc.
Rosa Mexicano Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Rosa Mexicano Brands, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The company was founded by Josefina Howard, Daniel F. Hickey, Douglas M. Griebel in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chairman | - |
Thunderbird Fried Chicken Ltd.
Thunderbird Fried Chicken Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Thunderbird Fried Chicken Ltd. owns and operates restaurants. The company was founded by Matthew Edward Harris in March 2017 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
Spice Bidco Ltd.
Spice Bidco Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of TriSpan RS RT LLP, Spice Bidco Ltd. is a holding British company that operates subsidiaries providing restaurant services. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2018. | Director/Board Member | 2018-06-05 |
Spice Holding Ltd.
Spice Holding Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of TriSpan RS RT LLP, Spice Holding Ltd. is a British company that operates restaurants. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2018. | Director/Board Member | 2018-06-05 |
Rosa's London Ltd.
Rosa's London Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Rosa's London Ltd. operates as a restaurant. It specializes in Thai food. The company was founded by Saiphin Moore and Alex Moore in 2016 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
Italian Coffee Holdings Ltd.
Italian Coffee Holdings Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Italian Coffee Holdings Ltd. operates coffee bars. It offers premium espresso-based gourmet coffee and authentic Italian food products. The company was founded by Gerry William Ford in 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Robin Rowland
University of Kent | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 3 |
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MARSTON'S PLC | Consumer Services |
RESTAURANT GROUP | Consumer Services |
FULLER, SMITH & TURNER P.L.C. | Consumer Services |
Private companies | 14 |
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Mexican Grill Ltd.
Mexican Grill Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Mexican Grill operates a chain of restaurants. It serves fresh delicious California-Mexican cuisine that's individually prepared to taste, ready in a minute, and available for to eat in or take away. The firm also includes different types of drinks like Espresso, White Coffee, Black Coffee and Latte. The company was founded by Brandon L. Stephens in 2007 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Scottish & Newcastle Plc
Scottish & Newcastle Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Scottish & Newcastle Ltd. had manufactured beer, wine and spirits. It offered lagers, ales, and other non-beer drinks including mineral water, cider, and soft drinks. The firm was engaged in managing pubs. The company was founded in 1931 and was headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Italian Coffee Holdings Ltd.
Italian Coffee Holdings Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Italian Coffee Holdings Ltd. operates coffee bars. It offers premium espresso-based gourmet coffee and authentic Italian food products. The company was founded by Gerry William Ford in 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Rosa Mexicano Brands, Inc.
Rosa Mexicano Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Rosa Mexicano Brands, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The company was founded by Josefina Howard, Daniel F. Hickey, Douglas M. Griebel in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Tortilla Ltd.
Tortilla Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Tortilla Ltd. specializes in freight transport by road. | Transportation |
YS Bidco Ltd.
YS Bidco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance YS Bidco Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2015. The private company is based in London, UK. The company's main function is to hold investments. | Finance |
Eathos Ltd.
Eathos Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Eathos Ltd. operates in food and beverage industry. Its brands include SushiArt, Kababji Grill, Tortilla, and Joga. The company was founded by Nadim Majdalani on June 30, 2014 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Consumer Services |
TriSpan LLP
TriSpan LLP Investment ManagersFinance TriSpan LLP (TriSpan) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2015 by Elan Schultz and Fady Michel Abouchalache. The firm is headquartered in London with an additional office in New York. | Finance |
Rosa's London Ltd.
Rosa's London Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Rosa's London Ltd. operates as a restaurant. It specializes in Thai food. The company was founded by Saiphin Moore and Alex Moore in 2016 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Spice Holding Ltd.
Spice Holding Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of TriSpan RS RT LLP, Spice Holding Ltd. is a British company that operates restaurants. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2018. | Consumer Services |
Spice Bidco Ltd.
Spice Bidco Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of TriSpan RS RT LLP, Spice Bidco Ltd. is a holding British company that operates subsidiaries providing restaurant services. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2018. | Consumer Services |
Thunderbird Fried Chicken Ltd.
Thunderbird Fried Chicken Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Thunderbird Fried Chicken Ltd. owns and operates restaurants. The company was founded by Matthew Edward Harris in March 2017 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Rosa Thai Massage | |
YO! Sushi Ltd.
YO! Sushi Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services YO! Sushi Ltd. owns and operates restaurants. It offers various Japanese dishes, including soups, rice or noodle-based dishes, salads, tempuras, sashimi, hand rolls, and desserts. The company was founded by Simon Henry Warren Woodroffe on May 14, 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
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