Punch Taverns Plc is delighted to announce the appointment of Adrian Fawcett, aged 35, to the Board.
Adrian Fawcett, an experienced leisure industry operator, joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer in August 2003. His role to date has included leading the integration of Pubmaster and reviewing the company’s on-going activity.
He joined the Group from Interbrew where he was Corporate Vice President of the Belgian brewer, for the last year, globally responsible for business integration of both Interbrew’s operational businesses and the group’s M&A activity.
Adrian spent six years at Bass Brewers from 1996 - 2001. During this time he held a number of roles including Sales Director of Bass Take Home (off trade) (1996-1998); Brands Marketing Director for Bass Brewers (1998–1999) and Managing Director of Bass Independent On Trade (1999-2000), culminating in his position as Group Managing Director of Bass Brewers Operating Companies where he lead Bass’s UK operating companies through the period of its sale to Interbrew and the subsequent restructuring and divestment of Carling to Coors Brewers in 2002. He was also instrumental in the creation and development of Barbox.com, the internet portal and business-building service for the hospitality industry.
Prior to this, Adrian held general management positions with both Mars Confectionary and Ford Motor Company.
Giles Thorley, Chief Executive of Punch Taverns, said;
“I am delighted Adrian has joined the Board as Chief Operating Officer – he brings mergers & acquisition experience, strong business leadership and a commercial expertise that will both strengthen the Board and the operational momentum of our enlarged business”
Adrian Fawcett, commented:
”I am delighted to be joining the Punch Board as Chief Operating Officer. I look forward to further contributing to the achievements the existing management team has made to date. The Company has a strong underlying business model and many opportunities to deliver an exciting future for our consumers, customers and investors alike.”
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