Hook Norton lands Paveley as chairman

Former Punch commercial director Jonathan Paveley has been appointed as non-executive chairman of Oxfordshire-based brewer and operator Hook Norton.

Paveley, 45, worked at Punch for five years but was made redundant in January this year. He also formerly worked at Greene King for eight years where he was strategy director.

"As a local, family brewer with a national reputation, to have Jonathan's experience, at time when others in the brewing and pub industry are struggling, can only be good for the Hook Norton Brewery," said Hook Norton managing director James Clarke.

Paveley said: "Hook Norton has a formidable reputation for the excellence of its beers, the loyalty of its staff and the quality of its pubs and the independent business people — the tenants — who are running them.

"I am delighted to be joining James Clarke and his team at Hook Norton. The business is high quality and I look forward to working with the company on its exciting plans for the future at this time of great opportunity.

"I look forward to working with the board to ensure this family company continues to prosper."

Paveley is married with three children and lives near Honiton in Devon. The appointment follows the tragic death of Richard Gilchrist in a riding accident in January.