Chris Newsham

Chris Newsham currently serves as the Business Development Area Manager for the North West at Star Pubs & Bars, part of Heineken UK, since March 2018. Previously, Chris held the position of Area Operations Manager at Punch (Taverns) overseeing publican retail agreements and managed houses across multiple regions. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Business Development Manager at Whitbread, responsible for profit and loss across 10 branded restaurants and pubs, and serving as General Manager at various Beefeater locations, achieving significant revenue growth. Chris started a career in hospitality management as Cluster General Manager at Promenade Hotels Ltd, overseeing performance across multiple venues. Chris holds advanced degrees in Hotel and Catering Management from The Manchester Metropolitan University, along with a professional certificate from Bolton College, and completed a Level 4 MLPM course at an online business school.