Antona has resigned from his position as CAMRA chair and as a national executive member in order to concentrate on treatment and recovery from his illness.
The organisation’s national executive will now conduct an election process to select a new chair.
Having served as a CAMRA volunteer for more than two decades, both with his local branch in Burton-on-Trent and as a regional and national director, Antona was appointed as chair five and a half years ago
‘Privilege to serve as chair’
In a message to all members, he said: “It has been a privilege to serve as CAMRA Chairman. It has been a challenging time for the organisation, but we have emerged from COVID and the cost-of-living crisis in as good a position as possible, thanks to the tireless dedication of our active members and volunteers, and the support of the wider membership across the country.”
CAMRA vice-chair Ash Corbett-Collins wished Antona a speedy recovery from his illness and said that the organisation looked forward to welcoming him back as an active member.
“I’d like to express my thanks to Nik on behalf of my colleagues on the National Executive, and the wider membership, for the time and dedication Nik has shown to the Campaign over his long involvement with the organisation,” Corbett-Collins continued.
“Most recently he steered the organisation through the challenges of COVID and the cost-of-living crisis.”
Finally, chief executive Tom Stainer added: “The entire CAMRA staff wishes Nik and his family well as he rightly focuses on treatment and recovery. Nik has led the organisation through one of its most challenging periods and we’d like to thank him for all his hard work in an incredibly difficult and often thankless role.”
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