Cask Marque Staff

Cask Marque Staff

Paul Nunny, Managing Director. A chartered accountant by trade Paul left Adnams plc in 1997 to set up Cask Marque. He deals with the Sales & Marketing of Cask Marque.

Annabel Smith, National Account Manager. Having previously run her own pubs and then heading up Diageo's Every Serve Perfect (ESP) training team Annabel joined Cask Marque in 2005 as our National Account Manager. She also heads up the training section.

Alastair Macnaught, Operations Manager. Alastair joined Cask Marque in 2000, organises the 40 Cask Marque assessors, reports to corporate members, and runs the office.

Lisa Carter, Accountant. Previously the accountant at Greene King Pub Company, Lisa is now the part time Accountant at Cask Marque.

Angie Hewitt. Having previously worked at Adnams Brewery Angie has a wealth of experience in the cask ale world. She deals with the renewals of Cask Marque memberships and ensuring all visits are completed on time.

Pippa Mitchell. Pippa has been with Cask Marque since 2003 and deals with all new applications, audit reports and ensuring licensees receive their accreditation packs.

Carol Moss. Carol has been with Cask Marque since 2004 and deals with training, project work reports and point of sale.

Debra Core. Debra is the bookkeeper and amongst other things, ensures everybody is paid on time.

Tim Rogers. A retired Sales Director, Tim runs the small telesales team and encourages licensees to join Cask Marque and renew their membership.

Trevor Fulcher. The latest addition to the team, Trevor is the Sales Administrator and is aiding Alastair in the work he does in all areas.

Cask Marque stands for:
  • Excellence in the service of cask ale.
  • Awarded to the licensee rather than to the pub.
  • Jointly funded by brewers and retailers.
  • Inspections made twice a year.


  • "Quality in all areas is becoming increasingly important. We welcome any initiative that aims to drive the quality of the product the customer drinks. Cask Marque certainly delivers this in terms of real ale." Francis Patton Customer Services Director, Punch Taverns

  • "The Bii fully supports the work of Cask Marque in helping deliver high quality and refreshing beer to customers. Many of our members are holders of the Cask Marque Award, and see this achievement as a key point in helping them to improve their business performance." John McNamara, Chief Executive, British Institute of Innkeeping

  • "CAMRA sees quality as a vital factor in increasing the popularity of cask beer and warmly welcomes the Cask Marque initiative as a positive way of tackling the issue problem." Paula Waters, Chairman of CAMRA


Look out for the Cask Marque Plaque. This guarantees beer quality in the outlet and the opportunity to TRY BEFORE YOU BUY.