Chief Executive

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2024

Leaders shine on IWD 2024

08-Mar-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The Morning Advertiser has collated advice and life stories from some of the key voices in the sector – namely CEOs – in celebration of this year's International Women's Day.

Dardis to leave Young's

16-Mar-2022 By Ed Bedington

Young’s boss Patrick Dardis has announced plans to step down from the role after six years, to be replaced by chief operating office Simon Dodd.

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.

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.

Chef recruitment crisis: things are set to get worse

10-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Unskilled and untrained chefs must be targeted by the trade and educated to help solve the worsening recruitment crisis, experts have told The Morning Advertiser.

JDW to slash prices for Tax Equality Day

11-Sep-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is cutting the prices of food and drink at its 900 sites by 7.5% on Wednesday 20 September to highlight the benefit that a VAT reduction would bring to the trade.

Bidfood gives the gift of Christmas to hospitality workers

22-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Bidfood will give Christmas Day back to hospitality workers this year as part of its Christmas Gift campaign.

Drinks firm boss highlighted in critical high pay report

04-Aug-2017 By Fred A'Court

The chief executive of Whitbread, Alison Brittain, was paid just under £1.5 million in 2016, the fifth highest paid woman boss of a FTSE 100 company mentioned in a report on executive pay.

Brakspear creates a buzz for bee campaign

24-Jul-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Brakspear has raised £2,890 for a Friends of the Earth campaign to help save Britain’s bees. 

Leading industry bodies give evidence to LPC over wage rates

21-Jul-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Leading trade bodies gave further evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on Wednesday after previous concerns that any move to drastically increase wage rates could “put pub sector jobs at risk”.

Pub training company scoops award for economic contribution

19-Jul-2017 By Fred A'Court

A hospitality training company has won an award for its strong economic contribution to Liverpool.

Recruit from within UK, industry leaders tell MCA conference

21-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

With Brexit talks underway and the potential for tighter immigration limits on the horizon, a panel of industry leaders emphasised the importance of recruiting more people from the UK.

Lords’ licencing recommendations prompt industry caution

04-Apr-2017 By Georgina Townshend

With a major overhaul of the Licensing Act proposed, industry groups have warned that recommendations made by the House of Lords around minimum pricing for alcohol should be approached with caution.

'We want to work in partnership with councils and police'

14-Sep-2016 By Peter Marks

When the Licensing Act 2003 finally became law, it changed everything. Whilst I don’t intend to detail all the changes, it’s safe to say that while there are some positives, there are also many negatives which still need to be addressed.

Guidelines

Alcohol guidelines slammed: boozing ‘no more dangerous than driving car’

26-Aug-2016 By Daniel Woolfson & James Evison

Drinking guidelines have been slammed as the pub industry has responded to the government’s consultation on the issue.

Sugar tax 'won’t solve UK obesity crisis'

16-Aug-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

A coalition representing thousands of small businesses has called on the Government with a new campaign to ditch former Chancellor George Osborne’s tax on soft drinks.  

Works Must Pay: Trade bodies boost roadworks compensation campaign

08-Jun-2016 By Oli Gross

Trade bodies have thrown their weight behind the Morning Advertiser’s (MA) campaign calling for compensation for pubs that lose out on trade due to nearby roadworks.

Europe: the debate so far

20-May-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Operators will have the chance to make known their views on Britain’s potential exit from the European Union at next week’s PMA500 event, where Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers chief executive Kate Nicholls will chair a debate on Brexit. In...

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

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.

10 facts about the new pubs minister

21-May-2015 By James Evison

10 facts about the new community pubs minister, Marcus Jones.

Scottish pubs suffer as tougher drink driving laws bite

20-Mar-2015 By Mike Berry

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association has urged the Government to do more to support pubs north of the border, following a survey that reveals two thirds of outlets have suffered a decline in like-for-like sales of up to 10% following the introduction...

CPL chief Dan Davies named new IoL chair

02-Feb-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Daniel Davies, chief executive of CPL Training Group, has been appointed the new chairman of the Institute of Licensing.

Pub's crystal ball: Industry predictions for 2015

13-Jan-2015 By James Evison

Guessing what the future holds is not an easy task, so the Publican's Morning Advertiser asked industry leaders for their opinions.

Toby Smith becomes new CEO at Novus Leisure

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

Toby Smith, who recently stepped down from Stonegate Pub Company, has been appointed the new chief executive of Novus Leisure, the London-based premium bar and restaurant operator.

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.

PMA launches Make Some Noise campaign

25-Sep-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser today launches a campaign to protect established pubs and bars that are threatened with closure due to noise complaints.

Kate Nicholls replaces David McHattie as ALMR chief executive

11-Sep-2014 By John Harrington and James Wallin

David McHattie has stepped down from his role as chief executive of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) with immediate effect.

Whisky producers call on Scots to vote no to independence

28-Aug-2014 By James Wallin

Leading figures in the Scotch whisky industry have added their names to a call for a no vote in the referendum on Scottish independence.

Loungers' Alex Reilley wins top prize at Retailers' Retailer of the Year Awards

05-Mar-2014 By John Harrington

Alex Reilley, who has overseen the impressive growth of Loungers, has been singled out by his peers as the stand-out individual in the eating-out and drinking-out market.

Westminster Social Policy Forum to host conference on future of alcohol policy

13-Jan-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The Westminster Social Policy Forum is to host a seminar focusing on the future of alcohol policy.

Ted Tuppen to step down as Enterprise Inns chief

19-Nov-2013 By Mark Wingett

Enterprise Inns chief executive Ted Tuppen has announced he is to retire from the group he founded in 1991 next February, with current chief operating officer Simon Townsend to succeed him.

Marston's Destination and Premium pub sales rise

25-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has reported “strong” trading performance in its most recent trading period, with like-for-like sales in its Destination and Premium pubs up 6% in the 10 weeks to 20 July.

Tim Martin tops list of pub industry’s most influential

21-Jun-2013 By Rob Willock

The chairman of JD Wetherspoon is back on the top of the PMA’s list of pub industry power players in 2013.

Minimum pricing: Industry leaders express support in Telegraph letter

12-Apr-2013 By John Harrington

The chief executives of 11 groups including pub chains, nightclub groups, and brewers have written a letter to the Prime Minister, published in today’s Daily Telegraph, urging David Cameron to stick to his plans to introduce a minimum alcohol price.

ALMR appoints new chief executive

11-Apr-2013 By John Harrington

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has appointed a new chief executive – David McHattie, a former operations director at Fuller’s and The Restaurant Group, and operations manager at Mitchells & Butlers.

Novus chief Steve Richards and Brewdog among Retailers' Retailer winners

28-Feb-2013 By M&C Report

Steve Richards, who has overseen the impressive growth of Novus Leisure, has been singled out by his peers as the stand-out individual in the eating-out and drinking-out market.

Scrap beer duty escalator campaign needs consumer support, says TaxPayers' Alliance

26-Feb-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Consumers will be able to drive MPs to show support of scrapping the beer duty escalator at next month’s Budget.

Accolade Wines chief executive Troy Chistensen to step down

03-Dec-2012

Accolade Wines, the Champ Private Equity-backed business, has announced that Troy Christensen has decided to step down as the wine company’s chief executive with immediate effect.

Chicago’s aims for rollout of nightclub brand

26-Sep-2012 By John Harrington

Atmosphere Bars & Clubs, the 26-strong nightclub operator backed by Sun Capital Partners, is looking to roll out its Chicago’s brand via franchise to 50 sites within the next three years, chief executive Paul Harbottle has told M&C Report.

Wingett: M&B gets there in the end with Alistair Darby's appointment

13-Sep-2012 By Mark Wingett

After 18 months of speculation, name-dropping and “progress” reports from chairman Bob Ivell, Mitchells & Butlers has finally found its new CEO in the shape of Marston’s chief operating officer Alistair Darby.

Marston’s Alistair Darby named new Mitchells & Butlers chief executive

10-Sep-2012 By Mark Wingett

Alistair Darby, who is currently chief operating officer at Marston’s, where he has been on the board since February 2003, will become the new chief executive of Mitchells & Butlers from 8 October 2012.

Key events help Marston's maintain "satisfactory" performance

25-Jul-2012 By John Harrington

Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has reported that its recent performance has been satisfactory in view of the very wet weather conditions, helped by key trading events including the Jubilee weekend, Euro 2012 and Father's Day.

Pub operators urge Sky not to hike prices following £2.2bn TV football deal

21-Jun-2012 By Adam Pescod

Leading pub operators are urging Sky not to raise prices following its £2.2bn acquisition of live Premier League football rights from 2013/14.

Jon Collins confirmed as chair of Institute of Licensing

12-Apr-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The Institute of Licensing has confirmed that Jon Collins has agreed to take the chairmanship of the organisation going forward.

Consumers support calls to end duty escalator

09-Mar-2012 By Michelle Perrett

More than 4,600 consumers have emailed their local MPs in support of suspending the duty escalator on beer.

Myers takes chair at Intertain

04-Nov-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

David Myers, industry veteran and current chairman of Premium Bars & Restaurants and La Tasca, has been appointed as the new chairman of Walkabout operator Intertain.

M&B confirms Ivell as chair; Blood steps down

27-Oct-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has confirmed that industry veteran Bob Ivell will take on the role of its executive chairman with immediate effect.

Tye named chief executive at Spirit Pub Company

20-Oct-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Spirit Pub Company has reported a 5.2% rise in like-for-like sales across its managed estate for the year to 20th August and confirmed that chief executive Ian Dyson will be succeeded by his current deputy Mike Tye on 16th December this year.

Dunsmore to step down as C&C chief executive

19-Oct-2011

C&C Group, the Irish drinks company, has announced that John Dunsmore will step down as its chief executive at the end of the year and will be succeeded by its current chief operating officer and finance director Stephen Glancey.