PGB BOARD MEMBERS

The Pub Governing Body Board comprises experienced industry leaders committed to fairness, transparency, and sustainability in the sector. Each member offers unique insights to address the needs of landlords and tenants. The board fosters partnerships and open dialogue to tackle industry challenges, upholding integrity and professionalism to shape the future of the pub industry for all stakeholders.

Our Board Members

Chair

James Anderson

James is a partner at leading licensing solicitors, Poppleston Allen with offices in Nottingham and London. He has been practising in Licensing Law for over 30 years and specialising only in that area for the last 25 years.

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Company Secretary & Administrator

Natalie Wickham

Natalie is the Company Secretary and Administrator for the PGB, including the PIRRS and PICA-Service. Natalie is Head of Operations for the BII, including leading the both the Membership, Partnerships & Training Teams.

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BII - Non-Executive Director

Mike Clist

Mike Clist is a Non Executive Director of the BII having been the Chief Executive Officer for the British Institute of Innkeeping from April 2016 until April 2020.

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UK Hospitality - Chief Executive

Kate Nicholls

Kate Nicholls is Chief Executive of UK Hospitality. She has worked with the Association since 1998, initially as an external consultant and subsequently with in-house responsibility for public affairs and communications since 2003.

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BBPA – Chief Executive

Emma McClarkin

Emma McClarkin was appointed Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association in 2019. In her role she leads the organisation as it champions the issues that matter to the beer and pub industry.

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BBPA - Policy Director

Andy Tighe

Andy joined the BBPA as an economist/statistician in 1998 and moved into a senior policy role in the Brewing Department in 2004 before further promotions to Director of Brewing in 2010.

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Liberation Group - Group Managing director

Jayson Perfect

Jayson Perfect joined the Liberation Group, including Butcombe Brewery, pubs and Inns, in 2017 as Managing Director.

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Shepherd Neame LTD - Property & Service Director

George Barns

George Barnes has worked for Shepherd Neame since 1978 and has been involved in Tenanted operations throughout this period. He is currently Property & Services Director. 

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Guild of Master Victuallers

Bill Sharp

Bill is one of the founder members of the Guild of Master Victuallers and was the Parliamentary Representative of that body for many years and also a Fellow of the BII.

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Federation of Licensed Victuallers Association

Martin Caffrey

Martin came into the industry at the age of 18 working for a wine and spirit company and then progressed through to area management with John Smiths Brewery in the South Yorkshire area.

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