Clive Price of Barons Pub Company is set to take up the position, which will be formalised at the trade body’s AGM on 9 September.
The voluntary role oversees the BII board of trustees also includes working with the senior team to support the promotion of events, activities and initiatives, to build and enhance the reputation of the trade association.
Other responsibilities including holding the BII CEO and senior leadership team to account on all areas of operational and financial performance and working with them to advise on key policy ideas and initiatives.
Breadth of experience
On the new chair appointment, BII CEO Steve Alton said: “Clive is a hugely experienced operator, having established Barons Pub Company in 2000 and grown the business to 11 sites across Surrey, Berkshire and West Sussex.
“As an award-winning operator, his breadth of experience in the pub sector provides an excellent grounding for him as he prepares to lead the board of trustees at the BII and offer support and guidance to the senior leadership team.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to Mark Robson, who has given me invaluable support since I came on board as CEO.
“We never underestimate the value of the time and commitment our chair and our board of trustees give freely to us as volunteers, all for the betterment of the BII and the pub sector as a whole.”
Real privilege
Mark Robson, managing director of New Dawn Pubs and current BII chair, took up the role in 2018 and will be stepping down after two terms in the position.
He said: “I have no doubt Clive will be an excellent chair, providing Steve and the whole team at the BII with support and vital insight as an experienced multiple operator.
“It has been a real privilege to be part of the BII over my terms as chair and I wish Clive all the best as he takes the role on.”
