Board Of Directors

BBPA appoints Fuller’s chief executive as chairman

13-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Simon Emeny, chief executive of Fuller Smith & Turner plc, has become the new chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), the organisation has announced.

CAMRA national chairman Colin Valentine to step down

04-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) national chairman Colin Valentine will step down next year and will hand the reins to current vice-chairman Jackie Parker.

Tim Page steps down as director of Drinkers' Voice

14-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

The chief executive of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Tim Page has stepped down from his role as a director of Drinkers' Voice but confirmed he's staying in place at CAMRA.

Pubmaster founder John Sands passes away

08-Aug-2017 By James Wallin, MCA

Tributes have been paid to Pubmaster founder John Sands who has died at the age of 69 after a 16-month struggle with cancer.

Board restructure for CPL Training Group

23-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

CPL Training Group has announced a restructure of its board to reduce costs and highlight revenue opportunities.

SIBA announces Brecon Brewing owner as new chair

21-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The owner of Brecon Brewing has been appointed the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) new chair, during what he calls a "challenging" period for the sector.

Young's unveils Stephen Goodyear as non-executive chairman

27-Jan-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Young’s has revealed that Stephen Goodyear will replace Nick Bryan as non-executive chairman, when he retires at the end of the current financial year on 3 April 2017.

Beer

MPs' beer group welcomes new chairman Graham Evans

28-Sep-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The new chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, Graham Evans, has received a warm welcome from trade associations.

Wholesalers

Booker helps pubs tap into key food trends

19-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Wholesaler Booker is using its findings from major casual-dining group customers to help independent businesses – such as food-serving pubs – to better tap into what's on trend.

PCA appointment row

Trade must look for positives in Pub Code Adjudicator appointment - but licensee groups still call for withdrawal

28-Apr-2016 By Emily Sutherland

The trade must look at the positives of the controversial appointment of Paul Newby as Pubs Code Adjudicator, according to Michelle Dwan, president of the Federation of Licensed Victuallers Association (FLVA). 

Dardis to succeed Goodyear as Young's CEO

22-Mar-2016 By MCA

Young’s has announced that Patrick Dardis, the company’s current retail director, will succeed Stephen Goodyear as chief executive at the end of its AGM on 5 July 2016.

city news

Shepherd Neame sales up 2.7% in tenanted and 6.5% in managed estates

02-Mar-2016 By MC Allegra FS

Shepherd Neame has announced like-for-like sales in its managed estate up 6.5% for the half year to 26 December with tenanted like-for-like EBITDAR up 2.7%.

City news

Greene King chair to be replaced by former Diageo man

02-Feb-2016 By Mark Wingett, MC Allegra FS

Greene King has announced chairman Tim Bridge is to step down after 45 years with the company, to be replaced by former Diageo finance director Philip Yea.

BII

BII names former Fuller's ops director Mike Clist as MD

01-Feb-2016 By Oli Gross

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced Mike Clist, formerly of Fuller’s, as managing director from 1 April 2016.

People News

Veteran Barry Gillham to step down from Fleurets

28-Sep-2015 By Mike Berry

Industry veteran Barry Gillham is stepping down as chairman of Fleurets on 30 September, having spent his entire career with the leisure property firm.

City news

Mitchells and Butlers goes Urban

22-Sep-2015 By James Evison

Phil Urban has been appointed the chief executive of Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) from 27 September 2015 with Alistair Darby stepping down and retiring.

Wadworth appoint new chief executive

14-Sep-2015 By James Evison

Former managing director of Spirit Leased, Chris Welham, is to become the new chief executive of Wadworth & Co.

McMullens appoints managing director

07-Aug-2015 By M&C Allegra

McMullens, the Hertfordshire brewer and pub operator, has announced the appointment of Tom McMullen as joint managing director.

Robert Humphreys awarded MBE for services to alcohol policy

15-Jun-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Robert Humphreys, former honorary secretary of the Parliamentary Beer Group, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours for services to alcohol policy.

city news

Private equity firm backs Alchemist MBO

18-May-2015 By MC Report, Mark Wingett

Palatine Private Equity has backed the MBO of The Alchemist, the four-strong cocktail bar and restaurant concept founded by Living Ventures.

Revolution confirms stock market plans

17-Feb-2015 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Revolution Bars, the 58-strong group led by Mark McQuater, has confirmed its intention to float.

MD Robin Couling leaves Bath Ales

07-Jan-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Robin Couling, managing director of Bath Ales, has left the company, the Publican's Morning Advertiser's sister title M&C Report has learnt.

Anthony Pender named BII chairman

20-Nov-2014 By James Wallin

Yummy Pub Company co-founder Anthony Pender has been unveiled as the new chairman of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII).

Institute of Licensing seeking new chairman

31-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

The Institute of Licensing is on the hunt for a new chairman after existing chair Jon Collins stepped down.

Phil Urban appointed M&B chief operating officer

13-Oct-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has appointed Phil Urban, outgoing managing director of Grosvenor Casinos, as its new chief operating officer.

Robert Humphreys appointed SIBA non-executive director

06-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

Robert Humphreys has been appointed as a non-executive director at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

BII launches search for new chairman

01-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

The BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) has begun its search for a new chairman.

Roy Ellis joins JW Lees board as adviser

30-Sep-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Roy Ellis, founder and ex-chief executive of Inventive Leisure, is to join the management board of JW Lees, the Manchester-based brewer and pub operator, as an external adviser, as the company accelerates its growth plans.

Pernod Ricard MD O’Flynn to be new WSTA chairman

11-Sep-2014 By James Wallin

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has elected Pernod Ricard UK managing director Denis O’Flynn as its new chairman.

Turner steps down as Novus chair

21-Aug-2014 By Mark Wingett. M&C Report

Novus Leisure, the London-based premium operator, is looking for a new chairman, after Graham Turner stepped down from the role he took up last October.

BII agrees recruitment process for next chair

01-Jul-2014 By Rob Willock

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has agreed a new process for appointing its next chairman, involving a selection committee of two regional chairmen, two non-executive directors and two pub-industry stakeholders.

Peter Luff MP appointed Pub Governing Body chair

11-Jun-2014 By John Harrington

Sir Peter Luff MP, who previously chaired a Parliamentary committee that was highly critical of tenanted pub companies, is to chair the body responsible for overseeing the current self-regulatory regime for tied pubs, the PMA has learnt.

Shepherd Neame facing family revolt over restructure

30-May-2014 By James Wallin

Stuart Neame has accused the board of directors at his family firm of lying to shareholders over plans to simplify its capital structure.

BII chief unveils major changes

13-May-2014 By James Wallin

The chief executive of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) today unveiled his vision for a complete overhaul of the organisation - including a new structure, constitution and a bid for 'chartered status'.

CAMRA chief Mike Benner to leave for SIBA top job

24-Mar-2014 By Mike Berry

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has named Mike Benner, currently chief executive at the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) as its new managing director.

SIBA names new chairman and unveils revised structure

12-Mar-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Exe Valley Brewery co-founder Guy Sheppard has succeeded Keith Bott as the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) new chairman, it was announced at the organisation’s AGM in Sheffield today.

Admiral Taverns announces new chief executive

03-Feb-2014 By Mark Wingett

Admiral Taverns boss Jonathan Paveley is to step down after fours in the role, to be replaced immediately by current managing director Kevin Georgel.

Punch restructure proposals rejected by ABI

27-Jan-2014 By Mark Wingett

A group representing Punch Taverns noteholders has said it’s unable to support the pub company’s plans for its debt restructure.

Drinkaware announces 'radical' changes to address transparency concerns

24-Jan-2014 By John Harrington

Drinkaware, the industry-funded alcohol awareness charity, has announced “radical” changes to its governance to address concerns that it lacks transparency and independence from the industry.

New chair of SIA takes up role

16-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Elizabeth France has started her new role as the chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

Luminar announces new chairman

14-Jan-2014

Luminar, the nightclub operator led by Peter Marks, has announced that Alex Geffert is to step down as chairman on 16 January and will be replaced by Bob Brannan, former group managing director of Whyte & Mackay and William Grant Distillers and former...

Punch operations director Giles Kendall new BBPA Midlands chair

28-Nov-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Punch Taverns operations director Giles Kendall is the new chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) Midland Counties.

Statutory code: Pubs Governing Body chair Bernard Brindley hits out at licensees 'trying to discredit PICAS'

06-Nov-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Bernard Brindley, chairman of the Pubs Governing Body (PGB), has accused some licensees who have used the Pubs Independent Conciliation and Arbitration Service (PICA-Service) of trying to “discredit” the system.

Hospitality Guild chief Suzy Jackson to leave

19-Sep-2013 By Rob Willock

Suzy Jackson is leaving her position as executive director of the Hospitality Guild at the end of September.

Jägermeister and Cellar Trends to part company

11-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Jägermeister’s parent company Mast-Jägermeister SE, is to set up its first subsidiary office outside of its native Germany to look after the brand in the UK.

Pub industry has "open door" to supportive Chancellor, claim senior industry figures

08-Apr-2013 By John Harrington

The pub and beer industry now has an “open door” to a supportive Chancellor George Osborne, who was last week presented with a number of suggestions about how the Government can help the trade, according to senior industry figures. 

Fuller's MD Simon Emeny to be appointed chief executive

04-Apr-2013 By John Harrington

Fuller’s, the London brewer and pub operator, has announced that group managing director Simon Emeny will be appointed chief executive on 1 July 2013.

Roger Whiteside to leave Punch Taverns

24-Jan-2013 By Mark Wingett

Punch Taverns has announced that Roger Whiteside has informed its Board of his intention to resign as chief executive to take up the position of chief executive of Greggs, where he is currently a non-executive director.

PICA-Service: how does it work?

09-Jan-2013 By Michelle Perrett

When the Government agreed the self-regulation deal over the pubco-tenant relationship one of the major actions was the setting up of a Pubs Independent Conciliation & Arbitration Service or, as it is now called, PICA-Service.

BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) reveals new chief executive

29-Nov-2012 By Rob Willock

The BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) has recruited a new chief executive to take over from Peter Thomas, who will stand down at the end of March next year.