Alan McFarlane

Alan McFarlane is an experienced hospitality professional currently serving as General Manager at St Austell Brewery since October 2022 and holds a long-standing position with Mitchells & Butlers PLC since February 2004 in various roles including Drinks Quality Specialist and Project Implementation Manager. McFarlane has successfully led significant projects, including a £33 million technology upgrade, while fostering cultural changes within the organization. Previous general management roles were held at Proud Perch, Little Owl, The Cuckoo, The Quorndon Fox, and the Trent Lock, along with earlier experience at Spirit Group and Scottish & Newcastle. Notable achievements include multiple awards for performance and training excellence, managing compliance for stock and labor budgets, and contributing to the rollout of new operational strategies. Alan McFarlane's foundation in education includes GCSE qualifications from Kingswood Comprehensive.