Liam Collette was previously International Managing Director for PizzaExpress, based in Hong Kong since 2016. While at PizzaExpress he was responsible for 35+ company owned and operated sites in Hong Kong and UAE, with over 1,000 employees. He was also responsible for the franchise business which includes 50+ sites in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Macau, India, Kuwait, Spain, Cyprus and Gibraltar. Liam focused on international expansion, launching the brand in Mumbai, Beijing, Singapore, Manila and most recently launched in Macau during January 2021.

Liam has significant experience in Mainland China having set up companies, bank accounts, licences, team and supply chains for the launch of PizzaExpress in Beijing in 2014 then PE was purchased by Hony Capital (Chinese PE firm). 

Prior to Hong Kong, Liam was based in London for 10+ years, and was a member of the Australian Chamber in UK. He worked as Head of Finance for Lloyds TSB’s successful strategic cost reduction programme. Joining PizzaExpress in 2011 as Head of Finance focused on the UK business with over 400 company owned restaurants.