Barry Watts

Head of Policy and Public Affairs - Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA)

Kent/London, UKJoined August 2026

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Barry is head of policy and public affairs for the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA).

He acts as a spokesperson on brewing, beer, pubs and hospitality in the UK and across Europe for SIBA.

Barry regularly speaks at international conferences and events including key note speaker at the Beeronomics Conference, Labour Conference and panels at trade association conferences such as the night time economy summit.

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