The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has launched a showcase of women working across its sector to celebrate International Women’s Day.
BBPA chief executive, Emma McClarkin
The BBPA will be highlighting women across the sector throughout this week, sharing videos and stories across social media and through its communication channels.
The showcase includes a variety of women, illustrating the vast roles they play throughout the entire pub and brewing industry, as well as stakeholders from across the industry.
Included in the showcase are: Jane Kershaw, a sixth-generation family member working at the iconic Joseph Holt brewery; Maria Cropley, a technical services process engineer who has worked at the Budweiser Brewing Group for more than six years; and Miranda Osbourne, director of marketing for ales at Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, said: “We are proud to be celebrating International Women’s Day throughout the whole week. Showcasing the many wonderful women who work across the pub and brewing sector. Currently, 54% off staff who work in pubs are female.
“As a sector we believe in celebrating women’s achievement and forging equality. Collectively we can break the bias and create a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. I hope more women are inspired to come join the beer and pub sector, which offers rewarding career pathways and opportunities to advance quickly, as well as lots of fun and friends.”
Nick Mackenzie, chief executive of Greene King, and a board director at the BBPA, added: “It is great to see the number of fantastic women working across the pub and brewing sector throughout all areas of the industry. I am proud to be championing BBPA’s work on equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are strong believers in forging equality and providing everybody with the opportunity to grow and thrive.”
