BBPA appoints Brigid Simmonds as new chief executive

25th August 2009, 4:43pm

The British Beer & Pub Association has appointed Brigid Simmonds OBE to be its new chief executive.

Simmonds said: "I am delighted to be joining the BBPA. The pub is a hugely important British institution, at the heart of the nation's community and social life, and beer is our national drink. I very much look forward to working with the industry to promote the positive role pubs and beer play in our economy, community and the daily lives of millions of people throughout the country. I relish the opportunity to take forward the agenda on socially responsible drinking and communicate the benefits of a product which is second to none."

Michael Turner, chairman of the BBPA added: "I am delighted that Brigid is joining us. She brings with her a wealth of experience of working in and on behalf of the leisure industry and is very well versed in the many issues and challenges facing our sector. She has an excellent reputation and track record of working closely and effectively with ministers, officials and parliamentarians. I feel confident that Brigid will unite the industry, drive the agenda and continue the recent work of putting the BBPA on the front foot."

Simmonds takes up her new role on 7th September. Her appointment follows her recent move from Business In Sport and Leisure, where she was chief executive for 17 years.

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