News & Trends: Bloomberg reports that Chris Hutcheson, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's father-in-law, has called it quits as chief executive officer of Gordon Ramsay Holdings Ltd.

In an e-mailed statement sent exclusively to Bloomberg, the company states, "We can confirm that Chris Hutcheson has left his position as CEO of Gordon Ramsay Holdings Ltd."

"He retains an interest in the business as a shareholder.

"Interim management will be put in place while the search begins for a full-time replacement. It continues to be business as normal for all GRH operations."

Hutchenson is the father of Tana, Ramsay's wife, and the statement gave no reason for the departure.

According to Bloomberg, a 2008 statement shows that Ramsay is a primary shareholder in the company, while Hutchenson also has numerous holdings, as well as 1,000 shares held by Carla Pastorino.

Ramsay's 43 restaurants have a total of 11 Michelin stars, following Joel Robuchon's 26 and Alain Ducasse's 18.

"We would like to thank him for all his efforts and support in helping to build and grow GRH over the last 12 years," the statement said.

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