Greene King MD Retires

09.12.2009 / Category: News

Greene King has announced the retirement of David Elliot, Managing Director of their tenanted pub division ‘Pub Partners’. He is to be replaced by Simon Longbottom.

David Elliot has been with Greene King for eleven years, and has seen the company grow significantly in that time : from 620 to over 1,300 tenanted pubs and an increase in operating profit from £32million in 1998 to £71million in 2008/2009.

David will stay with Greene King until the end of January, at which time he will also stand down from the Board.

Simon Longbottom will join the group after a career in the leisure industry. He has over 11 years experience in the pub sector including roles at Mitchells & Butlers, Bass Taverns and Mill House Inns.

Rooney Anand, Chief Executive of Greene King, commented:
“In the eleven years that he has been here, David has made a significant contribution to Pub Partners both in terms of growing profitability and the size and quality of the overall estate. I would like to extend my sincere thanks and best wishes from everyone here at Greene King and wish him all the best for the future.”

“We are delighted that Simon Longbottom is joining the team at Greene King. Simon has significant and highly relevant experience in the pub and leisure sectors, which will be invaluable to Pub Partners, particularly as we continue to take a leadership role in the adaptation and ongoing improvement of the tenanted pub model.”