Fuller's announces new MD for beer division

Fuller’s has announced that Ian Bray will join its main board as managing director of its beer division.

He replaces John Roberts who resigned in March this year.
Bray, has held a number of senior management and marketing roles at both an international and domestic level, working with companies such as Wrigley, Miller and SmithKline Beecham.

Bray will take on operational responsibility for its beer division, leading production, distribution, sales and marketing.

He will report to group managing director Simon Emeny and will join Fuller’s on 12 December 2011.

Michael Turner, chairman Fuller’s said: “We are delighted that Ian is joining the board at Fuller’s. His exceptional international management and marketing experience will help us to grow sales of our beers both at home and abroad.”

Bray said: “London Pride is an iconic British brand, with a great heritage behind it and a huge amount of potential for the future. I look forward to working with the team to really make Fuller’s stand out from the crowd and continue its great growth story.”