Heineken boss takes over BBPA
Heineken md David Forde became chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) at its annual general meeting on December 9.
Forde succeeded Shepherd Neame boss Jonathan Neame, who had held the role for three and a half years.
Fuller ceo Simon Emeny also became BBPA vice chairman, jointly with Simon Townsend of Enterprise Inns.
BBPA ceo Brigid Simmonds said: “I congratulate Forde, who brings huge strengths and experience to this leading industry role, and we all look forward to working with him in the year ahead.
“I would also like to thank Jonathan Neame, who has been a hugely successful chairman these past three years, and we are so grateful to him for his service to the industry.”