Mon 19th May 2014 - Breaking News - Spirit streamlines management structure Spirit streamlines management structure: Spirit Pub Company is to combine its managed operations and commercial functions, previously headed by Alan Morgan (chief operating officer) and Clive Briscoe (commercial director) respectively. Morgan will now take responsibility for the new combined functions, with the role of commercial director being made redundant – Clive Briscoe is leaving the business at the end of this month. Chief executive Mike Tye said: “Over the last few years, the transformation of the managed business has been focussed heavily on both the creation and development of our successful brand portfolio and much improved operational excellence. We now see considerable upside in combining managed operations and the commercial function under one leader. This change gives clear and sole accountability for sales, volume and margin and means we have the insights from, and the interests of, our guests and our teams in one place. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Clive for his significant contribution during his four years with the business and wish him every success in his future career.” Nick Young is appointed operations director for the managed division and will continue to report directly to Morgan. Young’s role will provide additional focus on delivery of the operations strategy. One of Spirit’s core strategies is to grow the estate through acquisition. To strengthen this, leased division boss Chris Welham will become accountable for all aspects of property, which will facilitate this strategy and ensure the best use of each of our assets.