Halewood appoints Neil Jardine as new managing director

Halewood Artisanal Spirits has announced the appointment of Neil Jardine as managing director for its UK and Eire business.

Jardine joins the business from Roust UK Ltd where he led the innovation and sustainability programme in the UK, and focused on expanding its spirits portfolio to drive business growth.

With previous roles at major FMCG businesses from Disaronno, where he was instrumental in setting up its UK business, to Greene King, where he worked for 16 years, Jardine brings 25 years of experience to the role.

“With such a wealth of experience within the food and drink sector, Neil is a great fit for Halewood. We’re pleased to welcome him to his new role of Managing Director and look forward to working closely together in the future,” Stewart Hainsworth, Halewood chief executive, said.

Neil Jardine commented: “Halewood is an innovative, fast paced spirits company with an impressive portfolio of premium spirits from Whitley Neill Gin and Dead Man’s Fingers Rum, to its growing whisky range including Aber Falls and Crabbie’s. It’s a really exciting time to be joining the business, and I look forward to working closely with the team to drive the business forward.”