Cameron Bell and Zak Spence have joined T&R Theakston as sales development managers, focused on key northern cities and North Yorkshire respectively.
Cameron Bell and Zak Smith
Cameron brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality and drinks industries, having spent time as the general manager of a cocktail bar in central Manchester, as well as having worked in a variety of sales and ambassador roles for both an independent gin brand and a rum company.
This experience on both sides of the bar will see Cameron work with key city centre venues to raise awareness of the brewery’s range of cask and keg beers, especially among a younger demographic.
Zak joins the business following almost a decade with the police. He takes over as the Theakston representative for the North Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales, Harrogate, and the Ripon area from Barry Gibb, who recently retired. He will be responsible for continuing to work with existing and new customers in the area where the brewery already enjoys a strong presence.
The appointments mark the second expansion of the T&R Theakston sales team this year, with the brewery announcing in January that it had recruited a new national account executive and sales development manager.
“We started 2023 with the announcement of growth within our team and, following a busy first quarter, we’re pleased to be further expanding as we look to deliver on our growth ambitions for this year and beyond,” said joint managing director, Simon Theakston.
“It’s wonderful to welcome both Cameron and Zak to our T&R Theakston family at such an exciting time for the business, as we prepare to launch more seasonal beers, announce new partnerships, and continue to look toward to our bicentennial celebrations in 2027.”
