Hospitality group Mitchells & Butlers has appointed the representative of Elpida Group Limited, a significant shareholder in Mitchells & Butlers, as a non-executive director.

Mr Keith Browne holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from University College Dublin, from which he graduated in 1990. He qualified as a chartered accountant in 1994 and subsequently gained an MBA from University College Dublin. After joining KPMG Corporate Finance in 1996, Mr Browne became a partner in the firm in 2001 and Head of Corporate Finance in 2009. He retired from the partnership to operate as an Independent Consultant in 2011.

Commenting on the appointment, chairman Bob Ivell said: "I am pleased to welcome Keith to the Board and we look forward to working with him to continue to drive the performance of the business forward. Elpida is a supportive shareholder and we are confident that having Mr. Browne on the Board will be both positive and constructive. His corporate finance and real estate experience will be of great assistance to M&B."