UK: Ex-Allied head joins Berry Bros

By | 16 November 2006

The former chairman of Allied Domecq has joined UK-based wine merchant Berry Bros & Rudd.

Philip Bowman, who oversaw the sale of Allied to Pernod Ricard and Fortune Brands last year, has joined Berry Bros' board. Bowman also became a non-executive director at Scottish & Newcastle earlier this year.

At the same time, Berry Bros, which is headquartered in London, appointed Edward Rudd to the board.

"The presence of Philip and Edward will help secure the future of Berrys as a family business," said company chairman Simon Berry.

Sectors: Spirits, Wine

Companies: Allied Domecq, Pernod, Ricard, Fortune Brands

View next/previous articles

Currently reading -

UK: Ex-Allied head joins Berry Bros

There are currently no comments on this article

Be the first to comment on this article

Related articles

UK: Beam Global targets Teacher's revamp, extension

Beam Global Wine & Spirits is looking to revamp its Teacher's blended Scotch brand. Speaking to just-drinks yesterday (9 May), Beam's Scotch brand director, Michael Cockram, said that, while the brand had performed "way stronger than expected" last year, Beam is looking to update its look and add to the Teacher's stable.

GLOBAL: Maxxium breaks EUR2bn barrier for FY

Maxxium Worldwide has broken through the EUR2bn (US$2.7bn) barrier for the first time in full-year turnover.

GLOBAL: Smirnoff heads up 2007 'Power 100' chart - again

Diageo's vodka brand Smirnoff has held the top spot in this year's 'Power 100' league of drinks brands. The 2007 chart of the most powerful drinks brands, compiled by brand valuation consultancy Intangible Business, saw little change in the top ten, with Pernod Ricard's Ballantine's and Chivas Regal brands swapping places.

just-drinks tagline

Not a member? Join here

Decrease font sizeDecrease font sizeDecrease font size Increase font sizeIncrease font sizeIncrease font size Comment on this article Email this to a friend Print this page