Tim Martin
Tim Martin is a British entrepreneur best known as the founder and chairman of JD Wetherspoon, a popular pub chain in the UK. Under his leadership, the company has grown significantly since its inception in 1979, known for its no-frills approach to food and drink at competitive prices. Martin is also known for his outspoken views on various political issues, including Brexit, and has been a prominent advocate for the pub industry, often highlighting the challenges faced by businesses in the hospitality sector.
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Tim Martin is the outspoken, Brexit-backing founder of the Wetherspoon pub chain.
The business font of all evil has won – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-04
She commended Tropical Shipping USA President and CEO Tim Martin for his extreme due diligence and active advocacy with the US exporters and US Congressional officials.
Relief for Jamaican shipping in USTR fee ruling | Shipping
Jamaica· 2025-04-29
Tim Martin, chief executive and president of Tropical Shipping, branded the escape from the Chinese-made ship fees as 'a huge victory for us and the entire Caribbean region that we serve'.
Roberts: Bahamas ‘dodged a big bullet’ as US reverses Chinese shipping fee
Bahamas· 2025-04-22
Tim Martin, the President and CEO of Tropical Shipping, lauded the decision as a direct result of coordinated advocacy efforts from Caribbean stakeholders.
Caribbean advocacy secures major victory as US exempts region from costly shipping tariffs
Unknown· 2025-04-22
Tim Martin is the chief executive of Tropical Shipping, who expressed concern about the potential impact of the Chinese-made ship fees on their operations.
‘More clarity’ urged on US Chinese ship fee pullbackBahamas· 2025-04-14
Tim Martin, Tropical Shipping’s president and chief executive, expressed concerns that the proposed fee will cause irrevocable damage to American-owned shipping carriers.
Hotelier urges ‘intervention’ over $1.5m China ship feeBahamas· 2025-04-08
Tim Martin, the president of Tropical Shipping, warned that the proposed tariff could lead to a sharp rise in shipping costs.
US tariffs on Chinese-built ships likely to cause more economic strainUnknown· 2025-04-01
Tim Martin led the British pub chain JD Wetherspoon, which saw its shares plunge after weaker-than-expected earnings.
Bad start to the weekend for JD Wetherspoon – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
