Keith Knowles, CEO of pan-european hostel and bar company Beds and Bars is to join the team at Yummy Pub Co as chairman. Working alongside Managing Director Anthony Pendler, Jason Rowlands and Tim Foster, Keith will work to identify opportunities for growth and product enhancement.
Keith commented: “I’ve been a friend to and a fan of Anthony and the Yummy Pub Co for a long time – so I was delighted to be asked to take on the role of chairman. Combining their youth and my experience will kick start a mutual growth process for us as individuals, and it will be a great part of the Yummy Pub business journey.”
Anthony Pendler, Managing Director of Yummy Pub Co. said: “We’re excited to welcome Keith as chairman of Yummy Pub Co and to see what we can work to create together. Keith has been instrumental in our work with the BII, so it really is a thrill to see where we can go as a team – pairing our company ethos with Keith’s creative thinking.”
Keith will continue in his role as CEO of Beds and Bars, in addition to his duties as chairman of Yummy Pub Co. He will donate his salary as chairman to the Live Your Life charity partnership with Team Margot.