The board of Timothy Taylor’s has announced that chief executive Tim Dewey will retire in March 2025 after ten successful years in the post.
Andrew Carter, who will succeed Tim Dewey as chief executive of Timothy Taylor’s in March 2025
He will be succeeded by Andrew Carter, currently chief executive of Chapel Down Group plc. He has previously held senior leadership positions in the drinks industry, working on brands including Bombay Sapphire, Penfolds, Chase Vodka, Bacardi, Strongbow, and San Miguel.
Tim Clarke, chairman of Timothy Taylor’s, said: “The board are extremely grateful to Tim Dewey for all that he has achieved over the past decade, in developing the business through a sustained focus on sales and marketing, as well as investment in brewing quality, including the current £9m capital programme at the Knowle Spring Brewery.
“In that time, our leading brand, Landlord, has grown from number eight in the cask ale market to recently achieving the number one position by value in the category.
“We are delighted that he will be succeeded by Andrew Carter, who also has an extensive and proven record in the development of premium drinks brands.”
Andrew said: “I am delighted to be joining the Timothy Taylor family-owned business at this exciting stage in its history.
“Since 1858, Taylor’s have been producing outstanding quality cask ales and I am looking forward to tackling the category challenges and building the position of Timothy Taylor’s as the number one cask ale brand in the UK.
“Tim has done an excellent job, supported by a strong leadership team and board. It is going to be great to work with them to create the next chapter in the successful development of the company.”
