Punch, the independent national pub operator has announced the arrival of its new Marketing and Strategy Director to support delivery of their new business strategy.
Russell Danks, founder of Future Factory London, the business strategy, trends and change agency, joins the Punch team this month and will take over the leadership of their marketing team and strategy implementation.
Speaking about the appointment, CEO for Punch, Clive Chesser said “This is a really exciting time for Punch as we build a bold and dynamic business and I am thrilled that Russell will be joining the team. Russell’s energy, leadership and experience in the hospitality sector will help us to deliver plans that are relevant and that add significant value to our publicans running pubs up and down the country”.
Before founding Future Factory London, Russell held senior executive roles with Greene King, KFC and P&O Cruises. His consultancy has established a reputation for helping businesses deliver bold strategic plans that land with pace and urgency.
Russell Danks said, “This is an awesome opportunity to work with the Punch team on their exciting and ambitious plan. I am looking forward to working with the teams and getting to know our publicans and pubs across the country to help them create epic pubs at the heart of their communities”.