Brian Sheldon

Regional Director – Hospitality Scotland, North West & Midlands

Since joining Christie & Co in 1991, Brian has exclusively worked in Scotland initially specialising within the Public House Sector before covering The Hospitality Sector including bars, restaurants and hotels. Within his tenure at Christie & Co, Brian has sold over 700 businesses across the Hospitality Sector both on an individual and portfolio asset basis. Dealing with operators on a local, regional and national basis, Brian has also been heavily involved in advising banks and administrators within the distressed arena over the last 15 years. His specialist skills include defining clients needs, providing strategic and brokerage advice as well as business sale and acquisition. Brian is respected within the industry especially among the many regional and national pub operators for his incisive views on market trends and the changes impacting these businesses. A former professional footballer, he continues to coach a semi-professional team since retirement from active duty. Brian is a father to two children, and a grandfather to three Grandsons. He has taken a keen interest in triathlon in which his son competes regularly in the Elite ITU World Series. He is keen on most sports in particular golf and squash