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Enotria unveils Phillip White as new CEO

The experienced food and drinks industry professional most recently held the role of chief executive at whisky specialist Gordon & Macphail, stepping down from the role in 2025 after a year leading the business.

Previous positions included working 11 years at Barcadi including three as director of sales for on-trade retail. White has also worked for a number of years within the foodservice distribution sector, including for Brakes and Sysco Corporation.

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The announcement comes at the end of a recruitment process that began with the stepping down of previous CEO Julian Momen in August of last year. White takes over from John Colley (parent company Majestic Wine Group’s CEO and executive chairman) who held the role on a temporary basis since September last year.

White’s responsibilities at the supplier include, as Majestic Wine Group put it, “delivering on all aspects of Enotria’s strategic plan” which includes further developing the company’s portfolio, expanding its customer base, as well as “establishing a best-in-market service proposition”.

Colley is anticipating White’s hiring will reap rewards for the ambitious on-trade wholesaler.

He said: “Phillip has demonstrated what a brilliant operator he is throughout his career, and he brings with him a huge amount of experience and expertise across the on-trade, distribution, supply chain and logistics – all of which make him the perfect candidate to lead Enotria into its next phase of growth.”

New Enotria CEO White added: “The opportunity is clear: combine a standout premium portfolio with consistently exceptional service and be the partner our customers rely on to help them thrive in today’s market.

“I am really looking forward to getting back into the wholesale on-trade sector, especially with a business as special as Enotria.”

• Enotria
• On-Trade
• hospitality
• supplier
• Majestic Wine Group
• Phillip White
• Gordon & Macphail