EXECUTIVE
EMPLOYMENT
2000-2008:
Co-Founder and Chief Executive - The Capital Pub Company
PLC. (www.capitalpubcompany.com)
A business start-up under the Enterprise Investment Scheme which
joined the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock
Exchange in June 2007.
In September 2011 Greene King bought the Company and its 35
London pubs for an enterprise value of £93m. giving its original
shareholders a threefold tax-free capital gain.
In 2010 the Company won the accolade of “Best Managed Pub
Company” at The Publican Awards.
1998-2000:
Founder and Chief Executive - Honeypot Inns PLC.
A joint venture start-up between David Bruce’s private
investment company, Brew Securities Ltd., and Brakspear’s
Brewery of Henley-on-Thames. Developed a new group of managed
pubs before Brakspear’s purchased Brew Securities' 50%
shareholding after 2 years trading.
1993-1997:
Marketing and Development Director - Grosvenor Inns PLC
– a fully-listed company on the London Stock
Exchange. Responsible for the national roll-out of The Slug &
Lettuce chain of branded bars.
In 1996 Grosvenor Inns won the accolade “Best Independent Pub
Operator” at The Publican Awards.
1979-Present:
Executive Chairman - Bruce’s Brewery PLC (now
Brew Securities Ltd)
Founder of Bruce’s Brewery and the Firkin chain of pubs which
were sold in 1988 for £6.6m to Allied Domecq International, subsequently
becoming their largest retail brand. Provided consultancy
services and invested in new business start-ups in the
international brewing industry from Paris to Seattle via New
York and Denver.
In 1994 David received the highest personal accolade at The
Publican Awards for “Outstanding Services to the Industry”.
1966-1978:
Early career included 6 years brewing with both Courage, Barclay
& Simonds Ltd and Theakston’s Brewery followed by 6 years licensed retailing with Charram Ltd and The Star Group of Companies.
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