Wellstead becomes non-exec chairman of AG&G

Colin Wellstead, the former head of pubs at property agent Christie + Co, has become non-executive chairman of specialist licensed leisure chartered surveyors AG&G.

Wellstead, 58, has spent 40 years in the licensed industry. He retired from Christie + Co in 2007 after 25 years service, and has also worked at Bass and Whitbread.

AG&G was set up in 2000 by chartered surveyors Anthony Alder, James Grimes and David Gooderham.

"Working with a boutique agency of senior experts will be a very different challenge from my past life in a far larger organization," said Wellstead.

"I've known the partners for many years and have great respect for their skills and what they have achieved. They are already gaining recognition as leaders of the next generation in their sphere."

Gooderham said: "We consider it a coup to have been able to recruit Colin's services and believe his wealth of experience and insight will make a significant contribution to the continuing growth of our business. He is one of the best-known and most-respected people in the licensed property industry and we are genuinely delighted to be working with him."