Leading Edge Series: An evening with Sir Tim Martin

Friday, 13 November 2026 at 17:45

Q&A with Sir Tim Martin

Event details

Date: Friday 13 November 2026

Time: 1745 - 1945

Location: University of Exeter Business School

Overview

You have probably spent many an hour enjoying a drink at the Impi. But have you ever had a chance to ask the founder of the Weatherspoon chain Sir Tim Martin a question. Now is your chance.

The University of Exeter Business School in collaboration with the Exeter Economics Society and the Exeter Business and Finance Society, are hosting a special Q&A session with Sir Tim on 13th November.

Sir Tim Martin was born on 28th April 1955 and attended 11 schools, including Westlake in Auckland, New Zealand and Campbell College in Belfast, before transferring to Nottingham University and graduating in 1977.

Tim is a qualified barrister. He founded his first Wetherspoon pub in Muswell Hill, London aged 24. Wetherspoon floated on the London Stock Market with 44 pubs in 1992.
Today, there are 797 Wetherspoon pubs across the country, 56 of them being hotels, plus 25 franchises. Sir Tim was knighted in the 2024 New Year Honour List for his services to hospitality and culture.
When registering, please submit your question. If time permits, there will be opportunity to ask questions on the night.

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Organiser

University of Exeter Business School - Leading Edge Series

Location

University of Exeter Business School