Lisa Paton

CEO and Board Member @ Immersive Gamebox | High Growth Global Executive

United Kingdom

About

Goal-oriented Operations & Business Development Leader experienced in delivering breakthrough business results across various brands in multiple markets. Demonstrated adeptness in forming and driving strategic priorities, influencing internal & external stakeholders and rapidly adapting to change. Strong and motivational leader who excels in leading and developing teams. Experienced within multi-site management, operations system and process, sales and profit delivery, franchise and equity leadership, market development strategy and new market entry within QSR, restaurant, home delivery and bar sectors.

Experience

  • Immersive Gamebox (3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    • President and COO
      Dec 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Chief Operating Officer
      Aug 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      An immersive experience which lets you play virtual team adventures in the world’s smartest room!

  • Wingstop Restaurants Inc. (2 yrs)
    • Senior Vice President, EMEA
      Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 · 6 mos

    • Vice President EMEA
      Sep 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • BrewDog (1 yr 11 mos)
    • International Growth Director
      Jun 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Retail Director - Europe
      Nov 2018 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Pizza Hut (St Albans, United Kingdom)
    • Market Growth Director - Pizza Hut U.K. & Europe
      Sep 2017 - Oct 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Market Growth Leader (Europe & Israel)
      Jan 2017 - Sep 2017 · 9 mos

      Market Growth Leader within the European franchise estate combining the Business Development and Operations functions. Responsible for the delivery of system growth, operational performance & compliance and the co-ordination and resource management of the organisations support functions against strategic priorities.

  • Business Development Manager (Europe & Israel) at Yum! Brands
    Jun 2016 - Jan 2017 · 8 mos

    Responsible for the achievement of bold growth of the Pizza Hut Brand across Europe & Israel through existing and new franchise partners. Developing market strategy to maximise penetration and new market growth. Collaborating with global and regional teams to build world class assets and business models that drive compelling returns in the Delivery and Express channels.