Mitchells & Butlers has announced the appointment of Emma Harris, finance director for food at Marks & Spencer, as its next chief financial officer. She will succeed Tim Jones, who plans to retire after nearly 15 years in the role.
Jones joined the pub and restaurant operator in 2010 and played a central role in strengthening its financial position and steering it through the pandemic. His planned departure is part of the company’s broader succession planning strategy. Harris brings significant experience from senior finance roles at Asda, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and M&S.
A formal date for Harris’s appointment has not been set, but Jones will remain in post until a full handover is complete, expected by early summer 2026. The move marks a continued effort by the company to maintain financial stability and support its brand portfolio, which includes Miller & Carter, All Bar One, and Toby Carvery.
