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CAMRA names new chairman

24 September 2024 By Jessica Mason

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced that Ash Corbett-Collins has been appointed as its new chairman.

Corbett-Collins will take over the role from firmer CAMRA chairman Nik Antona who revealed last month that he is stepping down from the position with immediate effect due to illness.

The decision to elevate Corbett-Collins from his position as vice chairman – a post he has held since last November – followed an election that took place at a CAMRA meeting in Cumbria over the weekend.

Prior to the promotion, Corbett-Collins has also previously been a long-standing national executive member of CAMRA and was first elected to the board in 2018.

Following the election, Corbett-Collins said: “This is an exciting time to be taking on the role as the chairman of the Campaign for Real Ale. Holding the vice chairman position for the last 10 months – along with other roles over the last six years – has given me the experience and knowledge to lead the organisation.”

He explained: “Effective leadership and collaboration for change is vital to safeguard our future. CAMRA is still as vital and relevant for consumers across the UK today as it was half a century ago.”

Corbett-Collins added: “Our valued and loyal membership means we can work across all nations, whether this is campaigning for change, supporting our events and festivals, or protecting our cherished pubs and access to cask beer. I want to work together to continue to bring about change at a time where pubs, clubs, taprooms and breweries are facing uncertain times.”

The process to elect a new vice chair is now underway, with the result expected in the autumn.

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