The WSET has appointed Tamara Roberts as chair of its Board of Trustees, taking over from Simon McMurtrie, who has chaired the board since December 2020.

Diageo has appointed John Rishton to its board of directors, effective 1 November 2025.

Brown-Forman has announced that Campbell P. Brown will step down as chair of its board of directors in July.

The Drinks Trust has appointed Guy Lawrence, CEO of Brockman’s Gin, as the new chair of the charity following Troy Christensen’s two-year tenure.

Alison Levett, the former chief executive of Enotria, was recently appointed to the role of non-executive chair at leading wine supplier Berkmann Wine Cellars. She discusses her vision for the company and the key traits and values required for a wine agency to thrive in the years ahead.

Nautilus Estate winemaker Clive Jones has been elected chair of the board at New Zealand Winegrowers.

William Grant & Sons has appointed Glenn Gordon as non-executive chairman.

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