Leading Executives in Fish and Chip Shops
Kelly Barnes
Co-Owner, Krispies (Exmouth, UK)
Co-owner who led Krispies to win the UK’s Independent Takeaway Fish & Chip Shop of the Year (2019) and expanded the brand’s click-and-collect and delivery model while championing sustainability in Devon.
Andrew Crook
President, NFFF; Owner, Skippers of Euxton, National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) / Skippers of Euxton
Trade body president and Lancashire shop owner who is a leading voice on energy, supply and sustainability issues affecting the UK’s 10,000+ chippies.
Stuart Devine
Operations Director, The Ashvale (Aberdeen & NE Scotland)
Operations leader of one of Scotland’s best-known fish & chip chains; MBE honouree for services to the seafood industry and charity; also Regional Director (Scotland) on the NFFF board.
Bob Donegan
President & CEO, Ivar’s (Seattle, USA)
Long-serving chief credited with modernising and growing the Pacific Northwest icon across restaurants, stadiums and retail channels while keeping the brand’s ‘Keep Clam’ ethos alive.
Nate Fowler
Brand President, Long John Silver’s (USA)
Brand president steering the quick‑service seafood chain’s digital push, including a national app and loyalty launch, and ongoing menu and remodel initiatives.
Phil Greifeld
President & CEO, Captain D’s (USA)
Veteran restaurant chief executive driving growth through franchising, new market entries (including Maryland and the UK) and an expanded operations team.
Ryan Hughes
Co-Owner, Ship Deck (Caerphilly, Wales)
Co‑owner of the takeaway crowned UK Fish & Chip Takeaway of the Year 2024; known for product excellence and sustainability outreach that helped kick‑off the 2025 awards season.
Kyriacos Karoulla
Owner, Brockley’s Rock (London)
Community‑minded owner recognised with the inaugural Community Engagement award at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 for transforming local public space and championing sustainability.
Graham Kennedy
Owner & Managing Director, Bells Fish & Chips (County Durham)
Family operator behind a multi‑site North East brand, winner of Multiple Operator of the Year 2024, noted for investing in destination restaurants and regional jobs.
Joe Klassen
Founder (Joey’s Group); Co‑Founder (Joey’s Restaurants), Joey’s Seafood Restaurants / Joey’s Group (Canada)
Founder who grew Joey’s from a single Calgary shop into Canada’s largest fish & chips franchise and continues to expand under the Joey’s Fish Shack brand.
Charlotte Mitchell
Owner / Managing Director, Knights Fish Restaurant (Glastonbury, UK)
Fifth‑generation family leader whose team won UK Fish & Chip Restaurant of the Year 2024, continuing a 100+‑year legacy with a modern, allergy‑aware operation.
Nick Miller
Co-Owner, Millers Fish & Chips (Haxby, York)
Fourth‑generation co‑owner whose shop was crowned UK Fish & Chip Shop of the Year 2018 and now serves as an industry ambassador at home and abroad.
John Molnar
Founder & Owner, The Cod’s Scallops (Nottingham & Midlands, UK)
Chef‑founder who broadened the chippy repertoire to 20+ species and won UK Fish & Chip Shop of the Year 2020, blending sustainability with innovation.
Richard Ord
Owner, Colmans Seafood Temple (South Shields, UK)
North East restaurateur who evolved a beloved family chippy into a seafront landmark while keeping sustainability and local sourcing central.
Soteris “Sid” Papacaoullas
Director, Papa’s Fish & Chips (Yorkshire, Lincolnshire & coast)
Director of one of Britain’s best‑known family fish & chip groups—operators of the 500‑seat Cleethorpes Pier venue and winners of BBC’s ‘Britain’s Best Fish and Chips’.
Calum Richardson
Owner, The Bay Fish & Chips (Stonehaven, Scotland)
Owner celebrated for pioneering sustainability in the sector and putting Stonehaven on the global fish‑and‑chips map with award‑winning, MSC‑led sourcing.
Bonny Ritchie
Co‑Founder & Director, Simpsons Fish & Chips (Cheltenham & Stroud, UK)
Co‑founder who steered Simpsons to the UK No.1 Takeaway title (2016) and continues to grow an inclusive, sustainably minded brand.
Alison Smith
Co‑Owner, Anstruther Fish Bar (Fife, Scotland)
Co‑owner of a heritage chippy famed for first‑in‑the‑world MSC certification (2009) and a decades‑long record of awards and quality.
Mitch Tonks
Founder & CEO, Rockfish (SW England)
Founder‑CEO and leading UK seafood advocate who built Rockfish restaurants and a quayside‑to‑door seafood model; recognised for innovation and MSC advocacy.
Geoff Whitehead
Director, Whitehead’s Fish & Chips (Hornsea, UK)
Director of East Yorkshire’s MSC‑accredited chippy, winner of the UK Top Takeaway (2023) and Environment & Sustainability Award (2024).
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