Alison Brittain
Alison Brittain | |
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| Born | Alison Jane Hopkins Template:Birth year and age Derbyshire, England |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Known for | Chair of the Premier League, former CEO of Whitbread |
Alison Jane Brittain (born Hopkins; February 1965) is a prominent British executive, currently serving as the chair of the Premier League and formerly the CEO of Whitbread. Her previous roles include leading retail banking at Lloyds Banking Group.
Early life
Born in February 1965, Brittain was raised in Derbyshire. She holds a degree in business studies from the University of Stirling and completed an MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School, where she was affiliated with Girton College.
Career
Brittain launched her professional journey at Barclays as a graduate trainee, dedicating 19 years to the company. In 2007, she transitioned to Santander UK before joining Lloyds Banking Group in 2011.
In January 2016, Brittain took over as CEO of Whitbread, succeeding Andy Harrison. Whitbread's portfolio includes brands such as Premier Inn, Whitbread restaurants, and Costa Coffee. Before accepting this role, she was regarded as a top contender for the CEO position at Lloyds Banking Group.
She received the honor of being named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours for her contributions to business.
The Premier League announced in July 2022 that Brittain would assume the chair position starting in early 2023. She resigned from her CEO role at Whitbread in January 2023 to take on this new leadership role.
Personal life
Alison Brittain is married to Kevin Brittain, and together they have two children.