6 Feb 2014 07:00
6 February 2014
Board Change
Enterprise Inns plc (the "Company") appoints new Non-Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Company is pleased to announce that Adam Fowle will be appointed as a new Non-Executive Director immediately following today's Annual General Meeting. He will also serve on the Remuneration, Nomination and Audit sub committees of the Board.
Adam has over 20 years' licensed retail experience. He is currently occupying the role of Chief Executive at Tesco Family Dining. He was previously Chairman of Bramwell Pub Company Limited and prior to that Chief Executive Officer of Mitchells & Butlers plc and retail director at Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited. Adam has also held senior positions at Bass Leisure.
Robert Walker, Chairman, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Adam to the Board. We set out with the specific target of appointing a new Non-Executive Director with customer service and strategic skills. In Adam we have secured that. He brings substantial industry and service sector knowledge and expertise which further strengthens the Board".
Adam Fowle commented:
"Enterprise Inns is a great business. The last few years in the pub sector have been challenging but Enterprise has made real progress and I look forward to contributing to its further success."
Disclosure given pursuant to LR 9.6.13:-
Director of Mitchells & Butlers plc, a publicly quoted company, October 2007 to March 2011
Non-Executive Chairman of Bramwell Pub Company Limited, which entered into administration in October 2013.
In accordance with LR 9.6.15 the Company confirms that no further information is required to be disclosed in respect of Adam Fowle pursuant to LR 9.6.13
Enquiries
Tulchan Communications, Jonathan Sibun 0207 353 4200
Ted Tuppen, Chief Executive Officer 0121 733 7700
Neil Smith, Chief Financial Officer 0121 733 7700
Emma Greves, Investor Relations Manager 07990 550210