Our Leadership Team

The Sector’s Most Experienced,
High-Calibre and Dynamic
Management Team

Clive Chesser (CEO) – 14 years in the pub sector. Previously MD of Greene King’s Brewing Brands and Pub Partners divisions. Operations Director at Enterprise Inns. Experienced in International Franchising with senior roles at SSP and Häagen-Dazs.

Steve Dando (CFO) – 18 years at Punch, 10 years as CFO. Previously Interim CEO at Punch and Chairman at Matthew Clark.

Andy Spencer (COO) – 19 years in the pub sector, previously Senior Operations Director at Greene King and Metropolitan Pub. Co.

Ed Bashforth (Treasurer & Company Secretary) – 12 years at Punch, Finance Director at Laine Pub Co.

Laura Cavendish – HR Director – 15 years at Punch Pubs & Co, leading the people team in supporting the development and growth of our people.

Stephen Allen (Property Director) – 14 years at Punch and Spirit Group.

Andy Carlill – Marketing & Strategy Director – 25 years marketing, commercial and operational experience. Previously Marketing Director at Big Table and Marstons PLC.

Danny Hawkins (Commercial Services & Procurement Director) – 22 years at Punch

Robin Belither (Managing Director, Management Partnerships)

Steve Worrall (Business Development Director)

Gavin George (Founder & CEO of Laine Pub Co.) – Leading Laine Pub & Brew Co for 25 years since its inception.