Julie McEwan joined the Board as a director of Hostmore plc at the conclusion of the upcoming annual general meeting on 7 June 2023. Since 10 January 2023, Julie has been acting as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and was previously the Chief Operating Officer since joining Hostmore in February 2022. Prior to joining Hostmore, Julie was at Big Table Group (previously Casual Dining Group), latterly as Brand Director of Las Iguanas.

She has previously held management roles at Spirit Pub Company, Premier Inn, and Whitbread.