White takes over from John Colley, executive chairman and chief executive of Enotria owner Majestic Wine Group, who held the role on an interim basis.
Colley 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.”
In the role, White will be responsible for delivering on all aspects of Enotria’s strategic plan, including enhancing its product portfolio and expanding its customer base.
White has a career spanning almost four decades at major alcohol brands, on-trade suppliers and large foodservice distributors, including Bacardi, with his most recent role as chief executive of Gordon & MacPhail, where he stepped down in 2025 after a year in order to relocate from Scotland to the south of England.
“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,” White added.
