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BII Trustees

Our charity is committed to supporting and promoting excellence in the hospitality industry, particularly within the licensed trade. The Trustees play an essential role in ensuring that the BII remains true to its mission, guiding its strategic direction, and upholding the values that define us.

Our Board of Trustees is made up of a diverse group of individuals with a wealth of experience across various sectors of the industry. They bring their expertise, insight, and passion to help shape the future of the Institute, ensuring that we continue to provide vital services, training, and advocacy to our members.

Chair

Clive Price

Appointed Chair of the BII in 2025, Clive Price is managing director of Barons Pub Company, which runs nine family pub restaurants across Hampshire and Surrey.

Trustee

Martyn Cozens

Martyn is Non-Executive Director at Tiny Rebel, Wadworth, Heron & Brearley and Cask Marque, sharing over 25 years of pub trade experience and insight across the hospitality sector.

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Greg Mangham

Greg has over 40 years in the hospitality industry. He founded Only A Pavement Away, a charity helping homeless people, ex-offenders and veterans find employment in hospitality.

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Jeremy Scorer

Jeremy is Licensed Trade Director at HIT Training, bringing over 20 years’ experience as a publican and over 20 years in licensed retail education.

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Katy Moses

Katy Moses, Managing Director of KAM, leads a boutique research agency for hospitality and retail, regularly working with the BII team to provide valuable insight reports for members.

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Kelly McCarthy

Kelly, co-owner of Ye Old Sun Inn with husband Ashley since 2004, won BII Licensee of the Year in 2013. Together, they’ve built a reputation for award-winning, innovative food.

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Tim Smith

Tim, Tax Advisory Partner at Shaw Gibbs and Managing Partner of the Basingstoke office, specialises in tax planning for entrepreneurial, family-owned and PE-backed businesses to help them achieve their goals.

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Jo Graham

Jo, former owner of late-night licensed premises in Glasgow, has chaired the BII Scotland council and delivers licensed trade training. She created the global BIIAB-accredited Whisky Ambassador programme.

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James Nye

James joined the trustee board in September 2023 as Managing Director of Anglian Country Inns, which includes 10 unique pubs. With 20 years’ experience, he brings valuable operational expertise to the sector.

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Piers Warne

Since qualifying as a licensing lawyer in 2000, Piers Warne advises on all aspects of alcohol licensing, especially for pubs, clubs and restaurants offering alcohol and regulated entertainment.

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Stephen Owens

Stephen joined the trustee board in September 2023. As Managing Director for Christies Pubs & Restaurants, his property valuation expertise and RICS fellowship greatly benefit the board.

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