Fuller, Smith
& Turner PLC – Board Changes
Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC, the London brewer and premium pub company, today
announces that Juliette Stacey has
joined as an independent non-executive director with immediate
effect, replacing Lynn Fordham,
chair of the Audit Committee, who is standing down after the full
year results in June.
Lynn Fordham has made a
significant contribution to the Company during her tenure through
her excellent stewardship of the Audit Committee and her strong
financial insight. Fuller’s Chairman Michael Turner said: “I would like to take this
opportunity to thank Lynn for her hard work and wise counsel during
her time at Fuller’s. She has been a great asset for us and I wish
her every success in the future.”
Lynn Fordham commented: “I have
had seven enjoyable years at Fuller’s and I wish the Company
continued success. It has been an exciting time to be part of the
team.”
Juliette Stacey is Chief
Executive of Mabey Holdings Limited, a family-owned leading
international bridge and engineering services specialist. At Mabey,
Juliette has led a major programme of restructuring and refocusing
on core growth markets. Prior to taking on the Chief Executive
position, Juliette was Mabey’s Chief Financial Officer and she
previously held senior positions at companies including Savills plc
and Ernst & Young.
Juliette commented: “I’m delighted to join the Fuller’s Board.
It’s a company I have long admired and I’m looking forward to
making a contribution to the team.”
Michael Turner added: “Juliette
trained as a chartered accountant and she will bring a wealth of
business experience with her. I am confident she will add depth and
new strengths to our Board and play a key role in working with our
senior team to take the Company on to further success.”
There is no information required to be disclosed pursuant to
Listing Rule 9.6.13R in relation to Juliette Stacey’s appointment
as a non-executive of the Company.
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For further information please contact:
Georgina Wald
020 8996
2198
georgina.wald@fullers.co.uk
Justine
Warren
020 7457
2020
Justine.Warren@instinctif.com
Notes to Editors:
Fuller, Smith and Turner P.L.C. is an independent
traditional family brewer founded in 1845 and is based at the
historic Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, London, where brewing has taken place
continuously since 1654. The Company runs 180 Tenanted pubs and 198
Managed Pubs and Hotels, with a focus on delicious fresh,
home-cooked food, outstanding cask and craft ale, great wine and
exceptional service. The Company also has 724 boutique bedrooms in
its Managed estate. The Fuller’s pub estate stretches from
Brighton to Birmingham and from Bristol to the Greenwich Peninsula, including
170 locations within the M25. Fuller’s owns a 76% stake in The
Stable, a craft cider and gourmet pizza restaurant business, which
has 17 sites in England and
Wales.
The Fuller’s Beer Company brews a portfolio of premium beers
including London Pride, Oliver’s Island, ESB, Organic Honey Dew and
Frontier Craft Lager. The Company owns Cornish Orchards, a craft
cider maker producing a range of award-winning ciders and premium
soft drinks. Fuller’s is also the UK distributor for Sierra Nevada,
the premier US craft beer. In December
2015, Fuller’s acquired a 51% stake in Nectar Imports, a
wholesale drinks business and in February
2018, it acquired Dark Star Brewing, a renowned craft brewer
based in West Sussex.