Management Occupations

Revolution Bars Group appoints new CEO

08-Feb-2018 By Stuart Stone

Rob Pitcher has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Revolution Bars Group.

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.

Punch CEO Duncan Garrood steps down after Heineken sale

06-Sep-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Punch chief executive Duncan Garrood will step down following the sale of 1,900 Punch pubs to Heineken, saying it is time for a new CEO to lead.

Bidvest Foodservice snaps up Caterfood

04-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Bidvest Foodservice has acquired the south-west-based distributor Caterfood in a bid to strengthen its reach, after the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) revealed the company's plans to continue its expansion.

Carlsberg UK appoints new CEO

18-Feb-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Julian Momen has been appointed the new chief executive officer at Carlsberg UK, replacing interim CEO Michiel J Herkemij.

People News

Charles Wells appoints new chief executive

03-Sep-2015 By Mike Berry

Charles Wells, the Bedford-based brewer and pub operator, has announced a restructure of its board with Justin Phillimore becoming chief executive.

Punch Taverns announces new chief executive

03-Mar-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Punch Taverns has appointed Duncan Garrood, former president of food at international franchise operator MH Alshaya, as its new chief executive.

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.

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.

Griffiths in the frame as hunt for new Punch CEO begins

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

Punch Taverns chief operating officer Neil Griffiths is a “strong candidate” for the role of chief executive, and the group would look at candidates with retail skills from inside and outside the pub sector, executive chairman Stephen Billingham has said.

Scottish Beer & Pub Association announces new president

14-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Steve Mallon has taken office as President of the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA).

Spirit employees rewarded at annual awards

22-Nov-2013 By Lewis Brown

A group of 20 Spirit Pub Company employees have proved they are “simply the best” at the company’s  annual Best Awards, recognising the most outstanding employees from across the operations team and support centre.

Punch Taverns' Dando in line for hefty restructure bonus

25-Oct-2013 By John Harrington

Punch Taverns finance director Steve Dando could receive a one-off payment of up to 100% of his annual salary - £275,000 - on successful completion of the company’s capital restructure project, according to Punch’s Annual Report (PDF).

BBPA pays tribute to regional secretary Lee Le Clercq on retirement

19-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has paid tribute to regional secretary, Lee Le Clercq, who retired at the end of 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.

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.

Young's directors enjoy hefty pay rises after successful year

20-Nov-2012 By John Harrington

Senior directors of Young’s, the London-based pub operator, saw their pay packets increase significantly in the year to 2 April 2012, a period described by the company as a “transformational” year.

Old Mill pub in Coventry rewarded at Spirit Pub Company's Best Awards

19-Nov-2012

The Old Mill pub in Coventry has picked up a host of awards at Spirit Pub Company's annual Best Awards.

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.

BII unveils provisional list of experts for its newly slimmed council

11-May-2012 By Rob Willock

The BII has provisionally named the half-dozen ‘experts’ who will take six of the places on the organisation’s slimmed-down national council.

M&B gives Elpida man role on board

29-Mar-2012 By John Harrington

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), the managed pub operator, has appointed a representative of Elpida, a significant shareholder in the group, to its board as non-executive director.

Stonegate reveals training and assessment programme

12-Mar-2012 By Rob Willock

Stonegate has launched a training and assessment programme to identify staff with the potential for promotion to area manager.

Benet Slay appointed Carlsberg UK CEO

26-Jan-2012

Brewer Carlsberg UK has appointed Benet Slay, former managing director of Diageo GB, as its new chief executive.

Blood lands WaverleyTBS promotion

20-Jan-2012

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

New pubco targets 50 sites

06-Dec-2011 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...

Spirit slashes staff turnover in half

07-Oct-2011 By Adam Pescod

Spirit, the managed operator of 800 pubs, has cut staff turnover by 50% as workers take increasing pride in working for a company with a strong brands portfolio, deputy chief executive Mike Tye told the UK Pub Retail Summit.

Blood ends role as chairman of LT Pub management

28-Jun-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Jeremy Blood has resigned as chairman of LT Pub Management, and looks set to retain his position as chief executive of Mitchells & Butlers (M&B).

Tim Martin is the most influential person in the pub industry

09-Jun-2011 By MA Team

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, has retained his position as the most influential person in the pub trade. Martin's company has continued to...

Payne quits Town & City and Bay Restaurants

30-Nov-2010 By The PMA Team

Industry veteran Ian Payne has stepped down as chairman of Bay Restaurant Group and Town & City Pub Company.

Sales expected to top £1.5m at 3rd Flatcappers pub

01-Nov-2010 By Ewan Turney

West Country Pub Co Flatcappers, headed by Alex Reilley and ex-Bibendum general manager Pierre Woodford, has opened its third pub.

BBPA chiefs to meet Diageo over tax plan controversy

08-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore

British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) chiefs have called a meeting with the UK managing director of Diageo - a BBPA member - next week to discuss...

Orchid appoints Bernstein as chairman

02-Aug-2010 By Ewan Turney

The 292-strong Orchid Group has appointed former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein non-executive chairman.

Giles Thorley to quit Punch Taverns

30-Mar-2010 By Hamish Champ

Giles Thorley, chief executive of Punch Taverns, has announced he is leaving the company. In a statement issued today Punch said Thorley had informed...

Amor steps down as SIBA chairman

01-Mar-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Peter Amor is stepping down as chairman of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) on Thursday after three years at the helm.

Ford to step down at Tattershall Castle Group

25-Feb-2010 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

David Ford is to step down from his role as chief executive of Tattershall Castle Group, the pub and bar group backed by Alchemy Partners.

Simmonds steps down as BISL boss

07-Jul-2009 By Ewan Turney

Brigid Simmonds has stepped down as chief executive of Business In Sport and Leisure (BISL) following a "business plan review".

Top 50 most influential pub people

29-May-2009 By The PMA Team & Tony Halstead

Now in its 8th year — The Morning Advertiser ranks the trade's movers and shakers on the impact they've had on the industry in the past 12 months...

Nick Bish

28-May-2009 By The PMA Team

Nick Bish chief executive, Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers Paul Smith executive director, Noctis Mark Hastings communications director,...

Diageo makes executive committee changes

25-Sep-2008 By Ewan Turney

Drinks giant Diageo has announced a raft of personnel changes to its executive committee with president of global marketing, sales and innovation Rob...

London Town names Billy Buchanan as its new chief executive

08-Sep-2008

London Town, the AIM-listed pub group which acquired GRS Inns earlier this year, has appointed Billy Buchanan to the combined roles of chief...

Former Pubmaster boss launches finance agency

04-Sep-2008 By The PMA Team

John Sands, who last month quit as non-executive chairman of the London Town pub company, has set up the London-based Delphi Partnership.

The Future of Pub Retailing.

04-Sep-2008 By Mark Stretton

The Future of Pub Retailing, M&C Conference Offer.

Bob Ivell leaves Regent Inns

01-Aug-2008 By Hamish Champ

Regent Inns non-executive chairman Bob Ivell has left the troubled bar operator.The group announced his departure - which was "with immediate effect"...

Regent sales talks end

03-Jul-2008

Walkabout operator Regent Inns has revealed that sale talks have ended because of problems for bidders in raising finance in current market...

Regent Inns sale off

26-Jun-2008 By Ewan Turney

Walkabout operator says sale is off but unveils plans for a sale and lease back on freeholds and a raft of board changes

Sports Café/Candu businesses to be re-named Yellowhammer

26-Jun-2008 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

A new group called Yellowhammer Bars has been formed to operate the Sports Café and Candu Entertainment businesses. The move follows the...

ALMR to appoint new chairman

23-Apr-2008

Tim Sykes of Interpub will be elected chairman of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) at the body's AGM tomorrow.The Association...

Noctis is the new name for Beda

21-Feb-2008 By The PMA Team

The trade body for the late-night sector, the Bar Entertainment and Dance Association (Beda), has changed its name to Noctis, the Latin word for...

ALMR welcomes five new members

19-Feb-2008 By Ewan Turney

The 49-strong Pub People Company is one of five new members to join the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers. Pub People managing director...