Leadership series: Matt Hudson

Our CORE Leadership Series showcases leading figures in the industry through detailed, insightful interviews. 

In this interview, we speak to Matt Hudson, Chief People Officer at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I exploring Popeyes Awards & Mardi Gras, university degrees, career progressions and DE&I. 

Matt is an accomplished people leader with extensive experience driving growth within large-scale organisations across the hospitality, utility, and defence sectors. He has a proven track record navigating both private equity and PLC environments. 

Prior to his role at Popeyes UK, Matt held senior leadership positions including People Director at wagamama, Head of People Business Partnering at Travelodge Hotels, and key roles with AWE and npower.  

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK: From Louisiana to London, Popeyes® are bringing 50 years of authentic soul food to the UK. Their secret? 100% fresh chicken marinated for 12 hours and hand-battered for that signature crunch! As they grow, their people remain their core. They celebrate diversity, encourage their employees to bring their authentic self to work, and guarantee stability with a strict no zero-hour contract policy. Follow them as they take their Louisiana-style hospitality nationwide.