Stephen Goodyear

Director/Board Member at

Independent Family Brewers of Britain

70 year

Distribution Services

Consumer Non-Durables

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Stephen Goodyear is currently a Director at Independent Family Brewers of Britain.
Previously, he served as the Non-Executive Chairman at Young & Co.'s Brewery Plc from 2017 to 2024.
Prior to that, he was a Director-Business Unit at Courage Ltd. from 1974 to 1995.

Stephen Goodyear active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Independent Family Brewers of Britain Independent Family Brewers of Britain Independent Family Brewers of Britain is an association of 28 family-owned and operated breweries that produce regionally crafted British beers, primarily cask ales, using traditional methods and locally sourced natural ingredients. The private company is based in Great Horwood, UK. The members operate and invest in over 3,000 historic pubs across England and Wales, with most run under a tenanted system supported by training, flexible tenancy models, and business support. The organization emphasizes long-term family ownership, sustainable growth, and the preservation of British beer culture, supported by inheritance tax relief to maintain independent ownership. IFBB members adhere to a voluntary code of practice for responsible pub management and provide support to tenants and pub operators, including marketing, legal, and operational assistance. The group promotes the history and heritage of British brewing, responsible drinking, and the cultural importance of family-run breweries.	Director/Board Member	-

All active positions of Stephen Goodyear

Former positions of Stephen Goodyear

Companies	Position	End
YOUNG & CO.'S BREWERY, P.L.C.	Chief Executive Officer	01/01/2016
Courage Ltd. Courage Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures beer	Director/Board Member	-

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Young & Co.'s Brewery Plc Young & Co.'s Brewery Plc Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales drinks and food products & provides accommodation services	Distribution Services
Courage Ltd. Courage Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures beer	Consumer Non-Durables
Independent Family Brewers of Britain Independent Family Brewers of Britain Independent Family Brewers of Britain is an association of 28 family-owned and operated breweries that produce regionally crafted British beers, primarily cask ales, using traditional methods and locally sourced natural ingredients. The private company is based in Great Horwood, UK. The members operate and invest in over 3,000 historic pubs across England and Wales, with most run under a tenanted system supported by training, flexible tenancy models, and business support. The organization emphasizes long-term family ownership, sustainable growth, and the preservation of British beer culture, supported by inheritance tax relief to maintain independent ownership. IFBB members adhere to a voluntary code of practice for responsible pub management and provide support to tenants and pub operators, including marketing, legal, and operational assistance. The group promotes the history and heritage of British brewing, responsible drinking, and the cultural importance of family-run breweries.