REG - British Honey Co. - Directorate Change: Appointment of NED
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RNS Number : 8036N British Honey Company PLC (The) 25 January 2023
25 January 2023
The British Honey Company plc
("BHC" or the "Company")
Board Change
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
BHC (AQUIS:BHC), the producer of premium British honey and craft spirits
products, is pleased to announce the appointment to the board of Andrew
Smallman as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Company, having over
20 years' senior level experience within the drinks industry. Previous roles
have included spirits buying director for Matthew Clark and more than 10
years as managing director of the UK business of Halewood Wines & Spirits,
part of Halewood International, the global distiller and distributor of
artisanal spirits.
He is currently Managing Director of his own consultancy company, Hurstpoint
Associates, supporting start-ups, brands looking to step change and advising
company boards with their growth plans.
Commenting on the appointment , BHC's Chairman, Richard Day said:
"I am delighted to welcome Andy to the BHC board. His extensive experience and
understanding of the spirits industry gained over many years is already
proving to be invaluable in our discussions and will add greatly to the
combined skills base of the board. We look forward to him joining us."
Enquiries:
The British Honey Company plc via Walbrook PR Limited
Richard Day / Mark Jones (see below)
finnCap -
AQSE Corporate Adviser & Joint Broker Tel: +44 (0)20 7220 0500
Carl Holmes / George Dollemore (corporate finance)
Stanford Capital Partners - Tel: +44 (0)20 3650 3650
Joint Broker
Patrick Claridge / John Howes / Bob Pountney
Walbrook PR Limited
Financial PR Tel: +44 (0)20 7933 8780
Paul Vann / Nick Rome /Joe Walker +44 (0)7768 807631
britishhoney@walbrookpr.com
About British Honey Company/Union Distillers
Launched in 2014, BHC/Union has an extensive collection of award-winning
spirits brands. Its impressive range began with Keepr's British Honey Spirits
infused with 100% pure British honey and now includes gin, rum, bourbon, and
vodka. In 2020 it expanded further after acquiring the brands of the London
Distillery Company (Dodd's Organic Gin, London Distillery Rye and Single Malt
Whisky.
In February 2021, BHC completed the acquisition of Union Distillers Limited,
based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. Over the years Union has grown to
become an independent producer and distributor of its 'own label' brands and
"white label" spirits. It has well-invested infrastructure which includes its
own stills and a bonded warehouse. Union has a strong manufacturing
capability, established brands and an extensive and growing retail and
wholesale customer base. Products include its premium, proprietary "Two Birds"
range of spirits comprising 11 gins, seven vodkas, a spiced rum and a 29% ABV
espresso vodka liqueur.
In addition, Union distils spirits on behalf of a range of B2C customers
including some major supermarkets. Union was awarded BRC Global Standard for
Food safety in April 2022
Further information on Andrew Donald Smallman, age 61
Andy Smallman does not have a beneficial interest in the Company's issued
share capital.
Save as set out below, there is no further information regarding Mr. Smallman
that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Appendix 1, Table A, paragraph
5.1.2 of the AQSE Exchange Growth Market - Rules for Issuers.
Current Directorships Previous Directorships in the last five years
Brand Perspectives Ltd Bibendum Off Trade Limited
Hurstpoint Associates Limited Peppermint Events Limited
Walker and Wodehouse Wines Limited
West Country Beverages Limited
On 16 January 2007, Andrew Smallman was appointed as a director of Vintage
Drinks Limited. Vintage Drinks Limited went into creditors' voluntary
liquidation on 22 June 2011. The company was dissolved on 15 August 2014 with
unsatisfied unsecured creditors of approximately £15,644.51 according to the
notice of final account prior to dissolution, filed at company's house on 15
May 2014.
On 24 October 1997, Andrew Smallman was appointed as a director of Cellar 5
Group Limited. Cellar 5 Group Limited went into creditors' voluntary
liquidation on 4 February 2003 and was subsequently dissolved on 1 August
2006. Mr. Smallman was not subject to any investigation or adverse criticism.
There is no further information required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 4.9
of the AQSE Growth Market Apex Rulebook.
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