Neil Lawrence

Neil Lawrence is an experienced operations leader in the hospitality and brewery sectors, currently serving as Head of Operations at Hydes Brewery Ltd since July 2019, overseeing both Managed and Tenanted divisions with seven direct reports. Prior roles include Operations Manager for Pub Dining at Hydes Brewery, Area Manager at J.W. Lees & Co., and Retail Business Manager positions at Mitchells & Butlers and Voyager Pub Group. Notably, Neil played a key role in executing an £18 million investment plan at J.W. Lees, and achieved top brand results at Mitchells & Butlers. Neil's career began at Bass Leisure Retail, where a progression from relief General Manager to Retail Business Manager involved extensive brand development and district management across northern England.