23rd June 2009

Hook Norton builds for the future

The Board of the Hook Norton Brewery has appointed Jonathan Paveley, aged 45, as its Non-Executive Chairman Mr Paveley was formerly commercial director of Punch Taverns, where he worked for five years.

He joined Punch from Greene King, where he was for eight years strategy director, responsible for corporate and commercial strategy and purchasing. Hook Norton Managing Director James Clarke said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us.

As a local, family brewer with a national reputation, to have Jonathan’s experience, at time when others in the brewing and pub industry are struggling, can only be good for the Hook Norton Brewery.”

Jonathan Paveley said: “Hook Norton has a formidable reputation for the excellence of its beers, the loyalty of its staff and the quality of its pubs and the independent business people – the tenants – who are running them.

“I am delighted to be joining James Clarke and his team at Hook Norton. The business is high quality and I look forward to working with the company on its exciting plans for the future at this time of great opportunity."

“I look forward to working with the Board to ensure this family company continues to prosper.” Mr Paveley is married with three children and lives near Honiton in Devon.

The appointment follows the tragic death of Richard Gilchrist in a riding accident in January.