Stonegate Pub Company’s Nick Rockell dies
Stonegate Pub Company’s property director Nick Rockell died yesterday (31 May), aged 50.
Rockell led the property team through a number of successful acquisitions, including the purchase of rival Ei Group in March this year. The combined business now operates around 4,800 pubs in the UK.
He played a significant role in the company’s development since its formation in 2010 when its owner, private equity firm TDR Capital, bought 333 pubs from Mitchells & Butlers. Its estate includes branded bars Slug & Lettuce, Yates and Walkabout.
Stonegate Pub Company’s property director Nick Rockell died yesterday (31 May), aged 50.
Rockell led the property team through a number of successful acquisitions, including the purchase of rival Ei Group in March this year. The combined business now operates around 4,800 pubs in the UK.
He played a significant role in the company’s development since its formation in 2010 when its owner, private equity firm TDR Capital, bought 333 pubs from Mitchells & Butlers. Its estate includes branded bars Slug & Lettuce, Yates and Walkabout.
Stonegate stated that Rockell’s “immense knowledge and talent was matched by his professional approach and genuine kindness, which earned him the respect of everyone within Stonegate as well as across the industry”.
Ian Payne, chairman of Stonegate, said: “I worked with Nick for over 17 years, within both Laurel and Stonegate, and was extremely proud to have seen him rise to property director during that time.
“His hard work, dedication and commitment helped shape Stonegate to be the company it is today. He was one of my most respected and trusted colleagues.
“Nick’s passing has touched us all and his loss will be felt far and wide, he will be sorely missed by us all. At this tragic time our heartfelt sympathy and condolences are with his wife Lisa, and his boys Joseph and William.”
A tribute page for Rockell has been set up here.
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