Sardinan-born Enrico Pireddu, has been part of Big Mamma Group since its inception over 10 years ago, as a waiter in Gordes, South of France, at the group’s first venture: a seasonal pop-up in August 2014. Since then, he led the opening of the first-ever Big Mamma restaurant, East Mamma in Paris, becoming Head of Operations in France before moving to London, to open Big Mamma’s inaugural restaurant outside of France, Gloria in Shoreditch. 

As Head of UK Operations he grew the team in the UK to over 600, launching Circolo Popolare and Ave Mario in the process. Now as MD, Enrico oversees the strategy of company growth, from team to new openings, across the UK, Spain, Germany, France and Italy, whilst bringing his own warm personal approach.