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BII Ambassadors

The BII Ambassador title is awarded to current operator members who go above and beyond to support the BII, their fellow members and the wider industry. Despite their own challenges they always make time to help others and are true Ambassadors of the BII.

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Micky Foden-Andrews

A passionate community champion and inspiring operator, he brings people together with energy, optimism and collaboration, making a lasting impact both in his pub and across the wider sector.

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Anthony Hughes

Anthony is a passionate and knowledgeable advocate for pubs, generously sharing his expertise while championing the issues that matter most to the sector.

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Tim Skinner

A multiple operator and advocate for mental health support and fair taxation, Tim is a respected voice for pubs both online and with policymakers.

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Miranda Richardson

After showing her commitment to sustainability, she became a passionate BII supporter, championing pubs, VAT reform and the voice of the sector in Parliament and beyond.

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Mike Dove & Tommy Higgs

Mike Dove & Tommy Higgs, 2025 Licensees of the Year Winners at the Three Horseshoes, share their expertise and LOYA journey at BII events, promoting best practices, and joining ever important roundtables.

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Justine Lorriman

Since winning our LOYA 2024, Justine Lorriman has supported many events and brought careers, connections and community to life at her unique and much-loved pub, The Royal Dyche.

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Max Shaw & Kelly Deary

Since being LOYA 2024 finalists, Max Shaw and Kelly Deary have taken on a second site, successfully running both pubs while supporting the BII and sharing their expertise at events to benefit the sector.

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Steve Banks

Steve Banks, LOYA 2024 finalist and NITAs Best Individual Operator winner, is a brilliant leader passionate about the sector, who has built an exceptional team and culture at The Woodman, Ruislip.

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Mark & Elaine Wrigley

Mark and Elaine Wrigley have run the Atlas Bar since 2012, tirelessly campaigning for the sector by engaging political leaders and sharing their story in national media, including the BBC red sofa.

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Buddy Love

Buddy Love, a long-term BII member, consistently supports the organisation’s mission to keep pubs thriving, sharing why membership matters and championing BII’s work, including using its helplines.

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Ollie Coulombeau

Ollie Coulombeau, 2023 LOYA finalist and NITAs Best Training Programme: Individual Operator winner, is a dedicated leader who has mentored over ten managers to run their own venues successfully, while also managing his own pub.

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Emma Gibbon

Emma Gibbon leads the #notjustapub movement, advocating for pubs and licensees. Supported by the BII, it highlights pubs’ vital role in communities, benefiting customers, suppliers and local businesses.

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Michelle Gilmour

Michelle Gilmour, a 2023 LOYA finalist, inspires her team across two pubs and the industry, speaking at events and regularly contributing to the BII Magazine.

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Sam Hagger

Sam Hagger is a positive industry ally who supports the BII through media interviews, advice and guidance, judges awards, and helped launch the new Workforce membership platform.

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Joe Buckley & Flo Pearce

Joe and Flo, LOYA 2023 winners and NITAs 2022 Best Training Programme: Individual Operator winners, support the BII by promoting career development and sustainability. Flo also hosted the Women in Hospitality event at The Tollemache Arms.

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Nick & Amanda Hemming

Nick and Amanda Hemming, 2022 Licensees of the Year Winners at the Heron Inn, share their expertise and LOYA journey at BII events, promoting best practices. Amanda has also been one of our Head Judges for LOYA since 2024.

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Matt Todd

Matt, landlord of the Wonston Arms, kept his pub going during the pandemic with beer deliveries and socially distanced chats. As a LOYA 2023 judge, he shares his expertise with the BII.

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Keris & Lee De Villiers

Keris and Lee De Villiers, LOYA finalists and tenants of The Pig and Whistle and Beehive, supported the BII with weekly lockdown diaries, providing authentic updates that helped keep members informed and engaged.

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Kelly & Ashley McCarthy

Kelly and Ashley, LOYA 2013 winners and long-time BII members, support the industry through Ye Old Sun Inn and have judged LOYA for years, with Ashley serving as Head Judge over many years.

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Alex & Tanya Williams

Alex and Tanya ran the Polgooth Inn for over 15 years, building a close knit community. In 2018, they won our Licensee of the Year Award, and since Tanya has spoken passionately at Parliament on pubs’ role in communities and careers.

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Tom Kerridge

Tom is a dedicated BII supporter who contributes to the industry through initiatives like Meals from Marlow and the Full Time Meals campaign with Marcus Rashford, always helping those in need.

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Cassie Davison

Cassie, ran the Gate Hangs Well until 2023, with her broad hospitality experience. She now runs her own hospitality consultancy business Kith & Kin Hospitality and is the author of Stand Out Hospitality.

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Anthony Pender

Anthony has been a key BII figure since 2014 acting as Chair until 2018. He helped revive the organisation with Mike Clist and generously offered Yummy’s training programmes for free, showing strong commitment to collaboration and support.

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Mark Holden

Mark, owner of three Cornwall pubs, and NITAs winner for Independent Operator and judge, is a dedicated BII member who passionately shares his expertise and inspires others with the life-changing opportunities training and development provide.

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David Hage & Mark Osborne

LOYA 2019 winners David and Mark represent the BII at events, openly discuss trade challenges, and continue to support and promote the pub sector with commitment and passion.

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