The Board
The Fuller’s Board of Directors comprises a balance of skills, experience, independence and knowledge – containing a mix of individuals with the ability to respond to the challenges of a continually changing business environment.
SIMON EMENY
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: MAY 1998
Simon brings extensive commercial and strategic leadership experience across consumer-facing businesses, together with a deep understanding of Fuller’s. He joined the Company in 1996 from Bass plc and, having been appointed to the Board in 1998, has held a number of senior leadership roles including Managing Director of Fuller’s Inns, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive, before being appointed Executive Chairman, the first non-family Chairman in Fuller’s history, in July 2025. His previous Non-Executive roles include Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Dunelm Group plc, and Non-Executive Director of the National Gallery Company Limited. Simon holds a degree in Economics and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School.
Key external appointments: Non-Executive Director of UKHospitality and Senior Independent Director of WH Smith PLC.
NEIL SMITH
FINANCE DIRECTOR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: NOVEMBER 2021
Neil has extensive financial experience in hospitality and consumer-focused businesses, as well as has strong commercial expertise, including business and strategic development. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Domino’s Pizza Group PLC and, prior to this, Chief Financial Officer of Ei Group plc (formerly Enterprise Inns plc). Neil has also held senior financial roles at Compass Group plc, Virgin Media, Telewest Global Inc. and Somerfield plc. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC LLP.
FRED TURNER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: JUNE 2019
Fred has a strong financial background and a deep understanding of Fuller’s operations having worked in a number of roles in the business. He joined the Company in 2013 as an Operations Manager for Fuller’s Inns and was appointed Head of Tenanted Operations in September 2015, Tenanted Director in February 2018, Retail Director in June 2019 and Chief Operating Officer in July 2025. Fred is the Board-nominated sponsor for sustainability. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Grant Thornton UK LLP and is a civil engineering graduate.
Dawn Browne
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: JULY 2023
Dawn is an experienced people and development director, with a background in both the hospitality and travel sectors. She has strong expertise in organisational change, diversity and inclusion, and culture. She brings a deep understanding of our people and Fuller’s operations having worked in a number of roles in the business. Dawn joined the Company in 2011 as Group Development Manager and was appointed Head of Operations for the City in 2016. She became People & Talent Director (now Chief People Officer) in 2019, joining the Board in July 2023. Previously, she was Head of Training & Development at Compass Group and held various people roles at Qantas and British Airways. She has an MSc in People & Organisational Development.
JULIETTE STACEY
SENIOR INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: MARCH 2018
Juliette has over 30 years’ leadership experience with a strong finance background. She brings extensive knowledge of business and strategic (including M&A) development, listed company experience and risk management. She is an experienced audit committee chair. Juliette was formerly Chief Executive of Mabey Holdings Limited, Chief Operating Officer (UK and Europe) and Finance Director (Commercial UK) of Savills plc. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young LLP.
Key external appointments: Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committees of Renishaw PLC and Sanderson Design Group plc, and Non-Executive Director of Hardwicke Investments Limited and one of its trading subsidiaries, Willmott Dixon Holdings Limited. Director of Middleton Advisors Trustees Limited.
SIR JAMES FULLER, BT
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: JUNE 2010
Sir James has a deep understanding of the Fuller’s business and provides a key link with family shareholders. He served in The Life Guards from 1991 to 1998. Sir James was employed by the Company from 1998 to 2003, working in the Tied and Managed Pub estate, and has since been running his own business.
RICHARD FULLER
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: DECEMBER 2009
Richard has an exceptional understanding of the Fuller’s business and operations, having worked for the Company since 1984. He was appointed a Divisional Director in 1992 and to the Board in December 2009, with responsibility initially for sales then, additionally, HR, corporate affairs and government relations. Richard became a Non-Executive Director in February 2020. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and was Master of the Worshipful Company of Brewers 2020 to 2022.
Key external appointments: Non-Executive Chair of Kempton Park Racecourse. Member of the Board of Stewards of The Jockey Club.
ROBIN ROWLAND, OBE
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE CHAIR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: MARCH 2020
Robin brings over 40 years’ experience in the restaurant and food and beverage sectors, and has strong financial and commercial expertise, and business and strategic development experience. He was previously Chairman and Chief Executive of YO! Sushi, a Non-Executive Director of Marstons PLC and Tortilla. Robin was awarded an OBE in 2015 for outstanding services to hospitality.
Key external appointments: European Partner of TriSpan Private Equity with Chairman and Non-Executive Director roles with six portfolio companies: Mowgli, Pho, Rosa Thai, Rosa Mexicano (USA), Thunderbird Chicken and Flat Iron. Non-Executive Director of Caffè Nero and UKHospitality.
JANE BEDNALL
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: APRIL 2025
Jane brings a strong marketing and commercial background in customer-facing companies and has valuable nonexecutive director experience. She is the Designated Director for Employee Engagement. Jane was formerly Chief Marketing Officer for SSE plc, and prior to that held global senior leadership positions with InterContinental Hotels Group plc and British Airways plc. She was also a Non-Executive Director at Enterprise Inns plc and DFS Furniture plc.
Key external appointments: Non-Executive Director of CVS Group plc. Advisor to AustralianSuper and Non-Executive Director of the Kings Cross Group where she also acts as Chair of the Remuneration, People and Culture Committee.
RACHEL SPENCER
COMPANY SECRETARY
APPOINTED TO THE BOARD: JANUARY 2021
Rachel is an experienced Company Secretary and has significant corporate governance, regulatory and compliance expertise. Previously held positions at a number of other listed companies, including Invensys PLC, Aldermore Group PLC (both the listed entity and the regulated bank) and Clarkson PLC. Rachel is a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute. She serves as a trustee to the Fuller, Smith & Turner Pension Plan.