EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SIMON POTTS, CEO, THE ALCHEMIST

Interviewed by Lucy Noone Blake, Director, Pear Communications.

Simon Potts of the multi-award winning bar and restaurant brand famed for its cocktail creations and theatrical venuesIn this interview he talks about his career, what’s next for the Alchemist and challenges in the industry.  

Date

Mar 11 2025
Expired!

Time

11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Theatre

Keynote Theatre
The Alchemist

Company

The Alchemist

Speakers

  • Lucy Noone Blake
    Lucy Noone Blake
    Director, Pear Communications
  • Simon Potts
    Simon Potts
    CEO, The Alchemist

    Simon is the CEO of The Alchemist; an award-winning concept was that established in Manchester’s Spinningfields in 2010. Since joining the business in 2015 he has overseen an energetic period of growth for the brand and the company now operates 24 venues in 13 major cities across the UK. During his time, The Alchemist has become world renowned for its theatrical and innovative cocktail offer, delivered by some of the best trained bartenders in the sector. In 2023 Simon and his team opened their first overseas location in Berlin and later this year will publish their second book.

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