Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Charles Taverner to head up Champagnes & Châteaux UK

Published: 24 September, 2025

Premium wine distributor Champagnes & Châteaux UK has announced that Charles Taverner is to take up the reins as MD from 1 October.

New appointment for BBR in Washington DC outpost

Published: 23 June, 2025

Berry Bros & Rudd has appointed Jamie Ritchie (pictured) as MD of international & auctions, with responsibility for leading its business in the US and Asia. He will join the company in August this year and will be based in Washington DC, where the company opened its first US store in June.

Diageo GB announces new marketing and innovation director

Published: 30 April, 2025

Drinks giant Diageo Great Britain has announced the appointment of Ursula Mejía Melgar as its new marketing and innovation director. The role will see the new director responsible for shaping leading brands including Guiness, Smirnoff and Gordon’s in the UK market.

R&R Teamwork appoints new MD

Published: 28 April, 2025

Eleanor Standen (pictured, centre) has been announced as the new MD for R&R Teamwork as Rosamund Barton (pictured, right) and Rupert Ponsonby (pictured, left) step back from the lead after almost 30 years.

Mangrove appoints Kealan Lafferty as new brand ambassador

Published: 11 March, 2025

The UK spirits distributor Mangrove Global has announced the appointment of Kealan Lafferty as its new brand ambassador within the company’s world whisky team. His role will see him promote Mangrove’s selection of global whiskys to members of the on-trade.