Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

New CEO for Portman Group

Published: 02 December, 2020

The Portman Group has appointed Matt Lambert as its new CEO.

Simon Thorpe MW joins Wine GB team

Published: 21 October, 2020

Wine GB has strengthened its team with the appointment of Simon Thorpe MW as new CEO.

Chris Ellis hands baton to Ian Peart as PRUK commercial director

Published: 20 April, 2020

Ian Peart (above) has been appointed commercial director at Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK), taking over the role from Chris Ellis, who is leaving the business after 16 years.

New MD steps up at Lanson UK ahead of major brand overhaul

Published: 16 January, 2020

Robert Rand has been appointed as The House of Lanson’s new UK managing director as the company prepares to unveil several far reaching changes to its range.

New MD for Louis Latour Chablis vineyards

Published: 22 August, 2019

Paul Espitalié has been appointed managing director of Chablis vineyard Simonnet-Febvre, owned by Maison Louis Latour.

WSTA beefs up global expertise with Brampton appointment

Published: 14 May, 2019

Michelle Brampton, managing director for Europe at Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has joined the board of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.

TWE appoints Michelle Brampton as commercial director UK and Ireland

Published: 21 August, 2018

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has promoted Michelle Brampton to the newly created role of commercial director - UK and Ireland.

Hallgarten appoints Francois Lincoln as business development director

Published: 16 August, 2018

Hallgarten has recruited a second business development director as part of its ongoing drive to grow the business.

Barney Davis joins Bancroft as buying director

Published: 25 May, 2018

Bancroft Wines has announced the appointment of Barney Davis as its new buying director, beginning 4 June, when he will oversee all aspects of buying and shipping at the company.