Chris Jowsey

Chris has worked in the hospitality industry for 25 years. He is currently CEO of Admiral Taverns, the leading UK community pub business.

He is a Non-Executive Board member of the British Beer & Pub Association and North Yorkshire brewer, T&R Theakston. Prior to Admiral Taverns, Chris was a Director of Heineken UK for five years and prior to that, Director of Star Pubs & Bars. Chris spent 12 years in the health sector and has owned his own small businesses too.  Chris is married with four children and lives in Northumberland.  He was Business Leader of the Year at the Publican Awards 2025.

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