Simon Townsend

Simon Townsend currently serves as a Non Executive Director at JW Lees Brewery and Côte Restaurants, as well as the Chair at Wadworth and Interim Chair at Adnams. Since March 2022, Simon Townsend has taken on the role of Senior Advisor at Teneo, and serves as an Advisory Board Member with WiHTL, focusing on diversity in the hospitality, travel, and leisure sectors. Previous experience includes roles as Non Executive Director at COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES PLC, Chair of Governors at The Elms School, and a lengthy tenure as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Board Director at Ei Group PLC. Simon Townsend also held leadership positions in retail sales and marketing at Marston's PLC from 1996 to 1999.