Chris Nicholson

Chris Nicholson is a Business Development Manager at Hawthorn, specializing in the complete pub retail process, including site acquisition, project management, and maximizing profitability. With 30 years of experience in the leisure industry, Chris has worked with leading pub companies and owned a successful dining pub. Previous roles include Sales & Operations Director at Joules Brewery and Business Development Manager at Marston's PLC, where Chris supported tenants across the East Midlands. Chris has also held positions at Bass Brewery and Mitchells & Butlers, demonstrating a strong strategic and commercial focus in both managed and tenanted outlets.