The Board
The Board
The Fuller’s Board of Directors comprises a balance of skills, experience, independence and knowledge – containing a mix of individuals with the ability to respond to the challenges of a continually changing business environment.
MICHAEL TURNER
NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: JANUARY 1985
Michael brings an in-depth understanding and knowledge of this long-established family business and extensive experience in leadership and executive management. A Chartered Accountant with international experience, Michael joined Fuller’s in 1978, initially running the Wine Division as Wine Director. Appointed Marketing Director in 1988, Managing Director in 1992, Chief Executive in 2002 and Chairman in 2007. Chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association 2008-2010. Master of the Worshipful Company of Vintners 2011-2012.
SIMON EMENY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: MAY 1998
Simon has a detailed knowledge of Fuller’s operations gained through his 25 year experience with the Group and valuable commercial expertise in consumer-focused businesses. Joined in 1996 from Bass plc where he held a variety of senior operational and strategic planning roles. Appointed to the Board as Retail Director in May 1998, Managing Director, Fuller’s Inns in July 2006, Group Managing Director in November 2010 and Chief Executive in July 2013. Previously Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of Dunelm Group plc. An economics graduate and alumnus of Harvard Business School.
Key external appointments: Non-Executive Director of The National Gallery Company Limited and UKHospitality, and Senior Independent Director of WH Smith PLC.
NEIL SMITH
FINANCE DIRECTOR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: NOVEMBER 2021
As well as extensive financial experience in hospitality and consumer-focused businesses, Neil has strong commercial expertise, including business and strategic development. Previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Domino’s Pizza Group PLC and, prior to this, Chief Financial Officer of Ei Group plc (formerly Enterprise Inns plc). Neil has also held senior financial roles at Compass Group plc, Virgin Media, Telewest Global Inc. and Somerfield plc. Qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC.
FRED TURNER
RETAIL DIRECTOR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: JUNE 2019
Fred has a strong financial background and a deep understanding of Fuller’s operations having worked in a number of roles in the business. Joined the Company in 2013 as an Operations Manager for Fuller’s Inns. Appointed Head of Tenanted Operations in 2015 and Tenanted Director in 2018. Qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Grant Thornton UK LLP. Civil engineering graduate.
Dawn Browne
PEOPLE & TALENT DIRECTOR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: JULY 2023
Dawn is an experienced people and development director, with a background in both the hospitality and travel sectors, and has strong expertise in organisational change, diversity and inclusion, and culture. She brings a deep understanding of our people and Fuller’s operations having worked in a number of roles in the business. Dawn joined the Company in 2011 as Group Development Manager and was appointed Head of Operations for the City in 2016 and People & Talent Director in 2019. Previously she was Head of Training & Development at Compass Group and held various people roles at Qantas and British Airways. She has a MSc in People & Organisational Development.
JULIETTE STACEY
SENIOR INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: MARCH 2018
Juliette has over 30 years’ leadership experience with a strong finance background. She brings extensive knowledge of business and strategic (including M&A) development, listed company experience and risk management. She is an experienced audit committee chair. Former Chief Executive of Mabey Holdings Limited. Former Chief Operating Officer (UK and Europe) and previously Finance Director (Commercial UK) of Savills plc. Qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young LLP and is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Key external appointments: Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committees of Renishaw PLC and Sanderson Design Group plc, and Non-Executive Director of Willmott Dixon Holdings Limited.
SIR JAMES FULLER, BT
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: JUNE 2010
James has a deep understanding of the Fuller’s business and provides a key link with family shareholders. Served in The Life Guards from 1991 to 1998. Employed by the Company from 1998 to 2003, working in the Tied and Managed Pub estate, and has since been running his own business.
RICHARD FULLER
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: DECEMBER 2009
Richard has a deep understanding of the Fuller’s business and operations, having worked for the Company since 1984. Appointed a Divisional Director in 1992 and to the Board in December 2009, with responsibility initially for sales then, additionally, personnel, corporate affairs and government relations. Became Non-Executive Director in February 2020. A GMP graduate of Harvard Business School. Master of the Worshipful Company of Brewers 2020-2022.
Key external appointments: Non-Executive Chair of both the Cotswold Cider Company and Kempton Park Racecourse.
HELEN JONES
INDEPENDENT NON- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE CHAIR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: MARCH 2019
Helen has over 35 years of commercial and general management experience in consumer-focused businesses. She brings valuable operations, marketing and branding expertise, and also remuneration committee chair experience in other plcs. In light of her background, Helen is the designated Director responsible for employee engagement for Fuller’s. Formerly Group Executive Director of Caffè Nero and Managing Director of Zizzi, the Italian casual dining chain, and Non-Executive Director of international fast-dining restaurant group Vapiano SE.
Key external appointments: Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee of Halfords Group plc, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committees of Virgin Wines UK Plc and Premier Foods plc and Non-Executive Director of THG PLC. She is also the workforce engagement director for Halfords and Premier Foods.
ROBIN ROWLAND, OBE
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: MARCH 2020
Robin brings over 35 years’ experience in the restaurant and food and beverage sectors, and has strong financial, commercial expertise, and business and strategic development experience. Previously Chairman and Chief Executive of YO! Sushi, and Non-Executive Director of Marstons PLC and Tortilla. Awarded an OBE in 2015 for outstanding services to hospitality.
Key external appointments: European Partner of TriSpan Private Equity with Chairman and Non-Executive Director roles with five portfolio companies: Mowgli, Pho, Rosa Thai, Rosa Mexicano (USA) and Thunderbird. Independent Non-Executive Director at Caffè Nero and UKHospitality.
RACHEL SPENCER
COMPANY SECRETARY
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: JANUARY 2021
Rachel is an experienced company secretary and has significant corporate governance, regulatory and compliance expertise. Previously held positions at a number of other listed companies, including Invensys PLC, Aldermore Group PLC (both the listed entity and the regulated bank) and, most recently, Clarkson PLC. Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Rachel serves as a trustee to the Fuller, Smith & Turner Pension Plan.