Plan Bee Ltd are proud to announce that Mr Michael Lees (pictured) will be taking over as the company chairman, replacing Mr Jim Hall of Kelvin Capital who is standing down.
Mr Lees has an illustrious background in brewery management, rising from operational roles with Bass Brewers to become Managing Director of Tennent Caledonian Breweries UK. During his tenure, Mr Lees oversaw ten years of continual growth for the company to lead brand share in the market.
Mr Lees is providing consultancy and support to a number of small businesses through the Scottish Chamber of Commerce. It was through this role that he was introduced to Plan Bee Ltd and regards his work with them as “an exciting opportunity encompassing the challenge of creating a strategy to get across the ethical message of the plight of bees, whilst also building the Plan Bee brand and operations.”
Plan Bee Ltd believes that Mr Lees vast experience of successfully running large operations will move the business forward, helping to open international markets and provide unrivalled expertise in the development and marketing of the companies honey based craft beer and meads. “Without Jim’s enthusiasm and commitment to Plan Bee Ltd, we would not be where we are today, he was instrumental in achieving the first SEIS funding round”. Jim Hall will continue his work with Plan Bee Ltd as Investment Director of the brand.