The Drinks Trust has announced the appointment of five leaders from across the drinks and hospitality industry to its board of trustees.
Each brings invaluable experience and sector knowledge, supporting the charity as it continues to strengthen the welfare and professional opportunities available to the people of the drinks industry.
The five are:
- Ryan Cavilla, finance director at Mentzendorff
- Martin Dibben, head of Champagne at Searcy’s
- Hayley Easton, head of spirits at Tesco
- Georgina Haughton, head of wine buying at Sainsbury’s and
- Susan Martindale, group HR director at Mitchells & Butlers
Alongside these new appointments, The Drinks Trust has extended thanks to Simon Difford, Paul Haslam, Guy Lawrence, and Andy Smith, who have completed their tenure on the board.
“As we continue to work to put The Drinks Trust at the heart of our industry, I am immensely grateful for the work our brilliant board of trustees do on top of their ‘day jobs’,” said Neil Barker, chair of the board of trustees.
“As we thank Guy, Simon, Paul, and Andy for their service on the board, I am delighted to welcome such a strong group of new trustees representing every part of our great industry. I look forward to working with them to further accelerate the vital work the charity does for those in our industry who need our help.”
