Young's Hires Former Fuller's Beer Director Dodd As Operations Chief

(Alliance News) - The former managing director of Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC's beer company Simon Dodd has joined Young & Co's Brewery PLC in the new role of chief operating officer.

Dodd also served as operations director at Fuller's premium city pubs unit. Fuller's sold its beer business to Japan's Asahi Group for GBP250 million in January.

Before working at Fuller's, Dodd was chief operating officer at Orchid Pub Co. He will join Young's on September 2.

Young's Chief Executive Patrick Dardis said: "I am delighted we have been able to attract someone of Simon's calibre and experience to take on this new role.

"I am confident the extensive experience, knowledge and relevant skills that Simon has built up over his career will make a significant and positive difference to Young's."

Young's shares were 0.8% higher on Thursday in London at a price of 1,625.00 pence each.