Our Leadership Team

The Sector’s Most Experienced,
High-Calibre and Dynamic
Management Team

Andy Spencer (CEO) – 19 years in the pub sector, previously Senior Operations Director at Greene King and Metropolitan Pub. Co.

Steve Dando (CFO) – 18 years at Punch, 10 years as CFO. Previously Interim CEO at Punch and Chairman at Matthew Clark.

Ed Bashforth (Treasurer & Company Secretary) – 12 years at Punch, Finance Director at Laine Pub Co.

Laura Cavendish – Group HR Director – 15 years at Punch Pubs & Co, leading the people team in supporting the development and growth of our people.

Stephen Allen (Group Property Director) – 14 years at Punch and Spirit Group.

Andy Carlill – Marketing & Communications Director – 25 years marketing, commercial and operational experience. Previously Marketing Director at Big Table and Marstons PLC.

Danny Hawkins (Commercial Services & Procurement Director) – 22 years at Punch

Robin Belither (Managing Director, Management Partnerships)

Steve Worrall (Managing Director of L&T and Shared Services)

Russell Danks (Managing Director – Laine)