Julio Bruno brings boards the perspective of a current executive chairman, former listed-company CEO, international operator and investor.

His experience spans public-company governance, private equity, capital raising, M&A, transformation, consumer brands, digital platforms, hospitality and international expansion.

As Chief Executive Officer of Time Out Group plc, Julio led its AIM IPO and £90 million capital raise, subsequent financing, digital transformation, multi-year turnaround and the international scaling of Time Out Market. He managed investor relations, public-company governance, organisational restructuring and crisis leadership through COVID-19.

As Executive Chairman of Lío Group, he works with shareholders, the board and executive management on strategy, governance, brand development, operating performance, capital allocation and international growth.

Through BR1 Creative and direct board appointments, Julio has advised owners, investors and management teams across consumer, media, travel, technology, hospitality and leisure. His board and advisory experience has included organisations backed by L Catterton and Trilantic Capital, together with Pacha Group, GOIKO, Mercato Metropolitano, CoverWallet, Flyt, Floe, Audicus, ¡Hola!, Cervantes Theatre and the Central Saint Martins/Birkbeck MBA Advisory Board.