Leadership series: Alasdair Murdoch

Through our CORE Leadership Series, we highlight outstanding industry leaders through in-depth interviews

In this episode, Krishnan Doyle talks to Alasdair Murdoch, CEO of Burger King UK. 

Alasdair Murdoch has led five major hospitality businesses across the UK and France, including Pizza Hut, Pizza Express, GBK and now Burger King UK, where turnover has grown from around £380 million to close to £1 billion. 

Krishnan Doyle talks to him about:

  • cash margins
  • cost pressures
  • the chicken boom
  • drive-throughs
  • franchising
  • the move into Ireland
  • and what it takes to stay resilient as a CEO.

A very insightful conversation!

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Date Published: 16th October 2026