Stephen Gould was appointed Managing Director of Leicestershire-based Everards Brewery in March 2005. He stepped down from the role in December 2024 although he remains on the Everards Board as Deputy Chairman. He is also Chairman of Hertfordshire-based brewer, McMullen’s. He has worked in the pub and leisure industry for over 35 years in Human Resources, Operational and Commercial roles, previously with Bass Plc and Punch Taverns Plc.