Market Taverns has recently appointed consumer analyst Nigel Parson as director as the London pub company continues to strengthen its board.
Parson, who brings a wealth of expertise with his combination of business and City experience, specialises in equity research in the consumer sector.
He commenced his career with Grand Metropolitan plc running tenanted pubs in London, and has spent 14 years in operations, marketing and strategy before moving to the City as a brewing and alcoholic drinks analyst at Charterhouse Tilney Securities.
He then joined WestLB Panmure where he led the consumer team delivering a pan-European consumer strategy.
More latterly, he held director positions with Canaccord and finnCap and he currently acts as consultant analyst at Cavendish.
Parson’s appointment follows the recent appointment of Suzanne Baker as non-executive director.
Market Taverns owner Rolf Munding said: “Nigel joins the Market Taverns board at an exciting time as we look to grow the Market Taverns estate. His rare combination of hands-on licensed trade and City experience brings a combination of expertise, knowledge and insight to the board. We look forward to working with him in his new role.”