Board of Directors
Non-executive Chairman: James Bruxner, C.B.E.
James was previously Managing Director of Gilbeys Ltd. and Chairman of Justerini and Brooks Ltd. He helped the brand become the world's
second best selling Scotch whisky. James was also previously Chairman of the Scotch Whisky Association.
Chief Executive: Clive Watson, A.C.A.
Clive qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse and then spent three years with Manufacturers Hanover Bank Ltd. before joining
Regent Inns PLC as Finance Director and Company Secretary. After Regent Inns PLC, Clive co-founded Tup Inns Limited before becoming Chief Executive
and Finance Director of Tom Hoskins PLC, an AIM-listed company.
Non-executive Director: David Bruce
David has over 40 years experience in the international brewing and leisure industry. He was the founder of Bruce's Brewery and the Firkin pubs
and an Executive Director of Grosvenor Inns PLC, where he was responsible for the roll-out of The Slug and Lettuce brand.
Non-executive Director: Richard Prickett, F.C.A.
Richard is a chartered accountant with many years' corporate experience. He was chairman of Brancote Holdings Plc from 1994 until its merger with
Meridian Gold Inc in 2002. Richard is currently a director of Landore Resources Ltd and a non-executive director of Patagonia Gold Plc,
City Natural Resources High Yield Trust Plc and Asian Growth Properties Ltd.
Finance Director: Nicholas Collins
Nicholas qualified as a chartered accountant with Arthur Andersen where he spent five years in the corporate finance
team, advising on mid-market transactions. Nicholas went on to found the Fuzzy's Grub chain of sandwich shops growing
the concept from its initial shop to 8 outlets in the City of London.
Board Committees
The Audit Committee comprises Richard Prickett (as chairman) and James Bruxner. The Audit Committee will receive and review reports from management
and the Company's auditors relating to the annual and interim accounts and the accounting and internal control systems in use by the Company.
The Remuneration Committee comprises James Bruxner (as chairman) and Richard Prickett. It is responsible for determining and agreeing with the Board
the framework for the remuneration of the Executive Directors, the Company Secretary and such other members of the management as it is designated to
consider. It is furthermore responsible for determining the total individual remuneration packages of each Director including, where appropriate,
bonuses, incentive payments and share options. The Remuneration Committee will also liaise with the Nomination Committee to ensure that the remuneration
of newly appointed executives is within the Company's overall policy.
The Nomination Committee comprises James Bruxner (as chairman) and Richard Prickett. It is responsible for reviewing the structure, size and composition
of the Board, preparing a description of the role and capabilities required for a particular appointment and identifying and nominating candidates to
fill Board positions as and when they arise.