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Head Office Family
Our Head Office, based in Hertford, serves our managed and tenanted pubs. We trade in a relatively tight geographical area which enables our support functions to provide prompt assistance to pubs. Hertford is also home to our Brewery as well as our Production and Distribution Centre. We are proud to maintain the tradition of in-house dray delivery and cellar services. Below are some of our Head Office team.

Angela Cook
Operations Manager, Community Pubs
Angela Cook
Operations Manager, Community Pubs
I joined Mac’s in 2017 and I am responsible for the smooth day to day running of 14 of our wet-let and community businesses, ensuring the best possible experience for our guests. I love that our own team progress and succeed within the business.

Amanda Walden
Head of People Development
Amanda Walden
Head of People Development
I joined Mac’s back in 2014, and am the Head of People Development. I have the best role in Macs – being responsible for the development of the Macs team, overseeing talent acquisition, training and development, reward, EDI, wellbeing, talent management, and employee experience. I love being in a business that genuinely cares about its team and therefore the guest experience. It’s a unique culture that I am proud to help build and be a part of.

Chris Evans
Head Brewer
Chris Evans
Head Brewer

Ed Bunnett
Operations Manager, Chicken & Grill
Ed Bunnett
Operations Manager, Chicken & Grill

Emma Taylor
Group Buyer
Emma Taylor
Group Buyer
I joined Mac’s in 2017 and I lead all the purchasing across the group; supplier negotiation & management of group contracts; working collaboratively with the supply base to grow our business. As a family run business everyone knows everyone, you aren’t just a number, and you feel you can make a real difference.

Heydon Mizon
Joint Managing Director
Heydon Mizon
Joint Managing Director
Working with the Retail team, together we lead, inspire and grow the teams, pubs, boutique rooms, golf course and estate that we run ourselves. I love working in a profession where people can grow and thrive based on their merit, where we are all focused on delivering the best guest experience every day.

James Hulston
Head of Tenancy
James Hulston
Head of Tenancy
I joined Macs in 2022 and I manage the day to day running of the tenanted department and supporting and developing our pub partners to create thriving pubs in their local community. Being part of a small regional brewer and pub co really does feel like you are appreciated, supported and one of the family!

Jennie Golding
Operations Manager, Mac's Classics Pubs
Jennie Golding
Operations Manager, Mac's Classics Pubs
I joined Mac’s in 2022 and I support the General Managers and teams in the Macs Classic concept to deliver excellent service to our guests alongside a strong financial performance. I love the feeling of belonging and sense of family at Macs.

Jenny Strathern
Property Director
Jenny Strathern
Property Director
I joined Macs in 2019 and I lead a highly experienced property team and specifically I am responsible for the acquisition of new pubs and assets as well as property management across the whole property portfolio. This portfolio includes pubs, hotels, commercial and domestic assets as well as land. This is also combined with my role as a main board director. Working at Macs means I get to work with the most amazing variety of pubs and assets alongside my fantastic team in a company which cares for it’s property and people.

Kat Morgan
Head of Commercial Finance
Kat Morgan
Head of Commercial Finance
I joined Mac’s in 2020, in my role I am responsible for all aspects of commercial finance. I love being able to work with so many brilliant people across the business from head office to pubs whilst in a finance role.

Katherine Tasker
Head of Marketing
Katherine Tasker
Head of Marketing
I joined Mac’s in 2022, in my role myself and my team support both the managed and tenancy pubs through every aspect of their marketing. We also work closely with the head office team to continue to raise the profile of the McMullen’s pub and brewery brand. Having such a varied estate of pubs and hotels, that is continually growing and being invested in, is really exciting & certainly makes my job easier! I love seeing my team – amazing marketeers continue to grow and develop within the business.

Lee Brooks
Head of Food
Lee Brooks
Head of Food
I joined Mac’s in 2011. I look after all things food, every day is different from creating new dishes and menu ideas to food safety with everything in between. The best thing about working at Mac’s is seeing and working with an amazing bunch of people, from our head office family to our incredible teams at the pubs and the team work so hard to drive Macs forward.

Matt Cotter
Head of Operations, Managed Pubs
Matt Cotter
Head of Operations, Managed Pubs
I joined Macs in 2005 as the GM of the Peahen, St. Albans. In my role now I work alongside 6 highly talented operations managers who in turn, look after all of our amazing pubs. I also work closely with our head of audit and compliance. For me the best thing about working at Macs is our people. Our operations team, including all those working in our pubs have so much passion for their pubs and colleagues it actually gives me goosebumps!

Neil Meiners
Head of Audit & Compliance
Neil Meiners
Head of Audit & Compliance
I joined Mac’s in 2016 and the main aim of my role is to keep the Mac’s managed estate legal & compliant. I really enjoy the family and friendly feel.

Robert Stimpson
Head of Development, Compliance & Maintenance
Robert Stimpson
Head of Development, Compliance & Maintenance
I joined Mac’s in 1985, in my role I am responsible for managing and overseeing an extensive development and refurbishment programme as well as co-ordinating maintenance and statutory compliance for the McMullen’s managed and tenancy estate. Being able to have the freedom to manage and make decisions is the best thing about my role.

Sandra Sheahan
Head of HR
Sandra Sheahan
Head of HR
I joined Mac’s back in 1998 (this time round!), in my role I support and advise in all HR matters for both the retail team and head office. I love working at Macs because not one day is the same, and, whether it’s a good day or a challenging one, we look after each other and we are good at the fun stuff too!

Simon Gifford
Operations Manager, London & Hotels
Simon Gifford
Operations Manager, London & Hotels
I joined Macs in 2019 and I am responsible for leading our wonderful London pubs and hotels. I love the great people and amazing pubs!

Steve Walsh
Operations Manager, High Street Pubs
Steve Walsh
Operations Manager, High Street Pubs
I joined Mac’s in 2017, responsible for 14 high street pubs. I love developing my team and seeing them progress throughout the business. I was previously a GM at both the Kings Reach, Biggleswade and White Hart, Hertford. I had a talented team of Assistant Managers in both pubs and have seen all of them develop into GMs which has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career so far. I also have a passion for cocktail development and support with drinks menu development!

Tim Lightfoot
Operations Manager, Destination Inns
Tim Lightfoot
Operations Manager, Destination Inns
I joined Macs in 2022 and my main focus is building and retaining the best teams to grow the Destination concept. The diversity and autonomy of my role, collaborating with our fantastic head office team & working in a company that truly strives to live our values makes it a great place to work
The McMullen Family
The McMullen family believes passionately in showing their unwavering commitment to the business. Suitably qualified and experienced family members have the opportunity to work in the business and have done so for six generations.

Alex McMullen
Finance Director
Alex McMullen
Finance Director
The great thing about being the Finance Director is being involved in every aspect of the company, which means the role has varied responsibilities and is continuously challenging – having a brilliant team certainly makes life a lot easier!
I feel very fortunate to be part of the sixth generation of McMullen’s to work in the family company. A which is focused on the long term sustainability of our pubs, is passionate about beers it brews as well as providing the best possible offer to our guests.

Fergus McMullen
Non-Executive Director
Fergus McMullen
Non-Executive Director
I am part of the sixth generation of McMullen’s to commit to the business. I passionately believe that direct family engagement is integral to the culture and sustainability of the Company as one of the last heritage family brewing companies. I support various charities and the Worshipful Company of Brewers, an industry body.
I am now a proud member of The 40 Year Club but still feeling young after a perfect pint of AK!

Tom McMullen
Joint Managing Director
Tom McMullen
Joint Managing Director
My role is fundamentally about balancing the needs of those that rely on Macs, both in this generation and those in the future. In particular, as an investor employed in the day-to-day activities of the company, I am positioned to balance the demands of labour and capital – the two critical pillars of a successful guest-focused business. The Property, Tenancy, Production, Distribution and Administration functions ultimately report into this side of the Managing Director role.