Pirata Group’s co-founder Christian Talpo has returned to the company as interim CEO, effective January 8.

“Our people come first, followed by the guests – and profitability is the outcome of the first two done right” is a key theme highlighting Talpo’s priorities as he reassumes the leadership role: team wellbeing and operational excellence. 

“This is a show of force, that we as founders don’t limit ourselves to giving instructions from an ivory tower,” said Talpo. 

“Instead, we are willing and able to join our teams on the frontline. It’s really simple. We serve unconditional hospitality to one guest, one table, and one round of service at a time.”

In 2014, Talpo and Manuel Palacio established Pirata. Talpo withdrew from the day-to-day management of the group to focus on other business ventures in 2019, and since then he has been a member of the group’s board.