Jim Fallon

Jim Fallon is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the leisure and consumer sector, serving in various capacities such as lender, adviser, owner, operator, and business consultant.

His career journey began in 1991 when he transitioned from the field of electrical engineering to financial services, starting at Midland Bank, which eventually became HSBC. At HSBC, Jim focused on transactions within the leisure sector, handling lending, work out, debt advisory, and corporate finance advice. He played a pivotal role in establishing the HSBC Investment Bank Leisure team in 1998.

In 2002, Jim ventured into entrepreneurship by founding McQueen, a consumer sector corporate finance advisory business. At McQueen, he oversaw the leisure sector and managed the day-to-day operations. In 2008, Jim capitalized on emerging market opportunities within the leisure sector, leading to his departure from McQueen.

Jim Fallon has served as a non-executive director of The Brighton Pier Group PLC since February 2010, formerly known as Eclectic Bars Limited. This company went public on AIM in 2013 and later acquired Brighton Pier in 2016. Additionally, Jim held the position of chairman at Newman Bars Limited, the owner of Lowlander Bar and Brasserie in Covent Garden, until its sale in 2014.

Outside his executive roles, Jim provides strategic advisory services to early-stage businesses, offering guidance on organizational structure, financing, strategy, and funding options.

Currently, Jim Fallon holds the title of Managing Director at Graybridge Solutions Limited and has previously served as Managing Director at McQueen.