Corporate Governance

Roger Whiteside to leave Punch Taverns

Roger Whiteside to leave Punch Taverns

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.

Punch Taverns plans to restrict director pay and bonuses

Punch Taverns plans to restrict director pay and bonuses

By M&C Report

Punch Taverns chief executive Roger Whiteside saw his basic salary increase by £25,000 to £430,000 in 2012, although his bonus payment dropped significantly and the company said it would further restrict bonuses for the CEO and finance director going...

Blood lands WaverleyTBS promotion

Blood lands WaverleyTBS promotion

WaverleyTBS, the drinks wholesale business, has appointed former Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) interim chief executive Jeremy Blood as executive chairman.

Ronayne takes Enterprise MD role

Ronayne takes Enterprise MD role

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Ian Ronayne, former operations director at Punch Taverns, has joined Enterprise Inns as a regional managing director, as part of a reorganisation of the tenanted and leased operator’s operational divisions.

Roberts joins Watson and Bruce in new pubco ventures

Roberts joins Watson and Bruce in new pubco ventures

By Adam Pescod

John Roberts, the former managing director of the Fuller’s Beer Company, has become a founder investor and non-executive director of two new pub companies alongside pub entrepreneurs David Bruce and Clive Watson.

New pubco targets 50 sites

New pubco targets 50 sites

By Mark Wingett

Cirrus Inns, a new pub company featuring Mark Askew, outgoing executive head chef at Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRH) and Polly Dyson, former finance director at Geronimo Inns, has been set up with plans to create an estate of up to 50 pubs with accommodation...

Key operational figures leave Mitchells & Butlers

Key operational figures leave Mitchells & Butlers

By Mark Wingett

Mitchells & Butlers has announced that three leading members of its operational team are to leave the company as part of plans to simplify its organisational structure under the leadership of Bob Ivell.

Diageo's Litherland joins Britvic

Diageo's Litherland joins Britvic

By Ewan Turney

Britvic has appointed former Diageo GB managing director Simon Litherland as its new managing director in Great Britain.

Investment: the Box Tree

Non-execs unveiled by Redcomb

By The PMA Team

Redcomb Pubs, the company founded by former M&B marketing executive Dan Shotton, has appointed two senior non-executive directors.

Turner: UK economy remains very difficult to read

Fuller's: 3.2% rise in like-for-like sales

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Fuller's has this morning reported a 3.2% rise in like-for-like sales across its managed pubs and hotels division for the 16 weeks to 23 July 2011.

New role: Billingham

Punch unveils non-executive chairman

By MA Reporter

Punch Taverns has revealed Stephen Billingham, former finance director of British Energy Group, is to become its non-executive chairman in September...

Greene King: new group finance director

Greene King appoints new finance chief

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Matthew Fearn, chief financial officer at foodservice company Brakes, is to replace Ian Bull as group finance director at Greene King.

Accountants: keeping the books straight

Innventory rises from Milestone

By Michelle Perrett

A new accountancy firm, Innventory, has been set up in the wake of the collapse of accountants Milestone. The Bolton-based company features some of...

Fowle: leaving M&B

M&B boss Fowle to leave

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), Britain's biggest managed pub and restaurant operator, has announced that chief executive Adam Fowle is to leave the company by mutual consent after a period of two years in the post.

Yellowhammer: run by Volante

Volante is picked to run Yellowhammer

By The PMA Team

A four-strong management company has been appointed to run late-night operator Yellowhammer Bars. Volante Management has been awarded a contract to...

Hutson: started as area manager

Hutson celebrates 20 years with JDW

By Lesley Foottit

JD Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson is celebrating 20 years with the company as the longest serving employee, aside from chairman Tim Martin....

Simon Cross: promotion

Simon Cross joins JW Lees board

By Ewan Turney

JW Lees has promoted Simon Cross to the board as finance director — the first non-family director in 30 years. Cross joined JW Lees as director of...

Punch's finance director has left

Phil Dutton leaves Punch

By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Phil Dutton, the finance director of Punch Taverns, the leased and tenanted pub operator, is to leave the company. No reason was given for his...

Brokenshire: will talk about Government's planned overhaul of the Licensing Act

Brokenshire to speak at WSTA conference

By Ewan Turney

Home Affairs Minister James Brokenshire is to be the guest speaker at the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) Conference on 15 September.

Rowland: Marston's role

Rowland takes non-exec role at Marston's

By Martyn Leek, M&C Report

Robin Rowland, the chief executive of Yo! Sushi has been appointed as a non-executive director at Marston's, the regional brewer and pub retailer....

Topp: joining Punch as national operations director

BHS retail director joins Punch Pub Company

By Ewan Turney

Punch Pub Company has appointed BHS retail director Darren Topp as national operations director. Topp's start date to join the 800-strong managed...

The Chequers in Marlow

TM Steaks reopens Chequers

By The PMA Team

Multi-site operator TM Steaks has opened its third Brakspear pub — the iconic Chequers in Marlow, Bucks. The pub was formerly tenanted by Massive...